2
Recorded earthquakes
region
August 1977
Chilecito earthquakes in August 1977
Earthquake archive for Chilecito in August 1977: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.1
Strongest magnitude
4.9
Average magnitude
144.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.1
20 Aug 1977
Analysis of the recorded activity
During August 1977, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Chilecito. Magnitudes ranged from 4.7 to 5.1, with an average of 4.9; depths ranged from 134.0 to 154.0 km, averaging 144.0 km. Activity extended from Saturday, August 13, 1977 to Saturday, August 20, 1977 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list
All earthquakes
Mag
Location
Details
5.1
134.0 km
Chilecito, Argentina
20 Aug 1977 18:24:23 UTC
4.7
154.0 km
Chilecito, Argentina
13 Aug 1977 07:57:37 UTC