2
Recorded earthquakes
city
1979
Callao earthquakes in 1979
Earthquake archive for Callao in 1979: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.4
Strongest magnitude
5.2
Average magnitude
67.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.4
15 Jun 1979
Analysis of the recorded activity
During 1979, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Callao. Magnitudes ranged from 4.9 to 5.4, with an average of 5.2; depths ranged from 60.0 to 74.0 km, averaging 67.0 km. Activity extended from Friday, June 15, 1979 to Sunday, July 15, 1979 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list
All earthquakes
Mag
Location
Details
5.4
74.0 km
Lima, Peru
15 Jun 1979 08:53:36 UTC
4.9
60.0 km
Lima, Peru
15 Jul 1979 09:08:32 UTC