city 1991

Catacaos earthquakes in 1991

Earthquake archive for Catacaos in 1991: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
6.0
Strongest magnitude
5.4
Average magnitude
49.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.0
20 Mar 1991

La Unión, Peru

Depth
35.1 km
UTC
13:08:57
Coordinates
-5.791, -80.897
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1991, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Catacaos. Magnitudes ranged from 4.7 to 6.0, with an average of 5.4; depths ranged from 35.1 to 62.9 km, averaging 49.0 km. Activity extended from Thursday, February 14, 1991 to Wednesday, March 20, 1991 UTC.

Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

2
6.0 35.1 km
La Unión, Peru
20 Mar 1991 13:08:57 UTC
4.7 62.9 km
Piura, Peru
14 Feb 1991 12:10:43 UTC