region May 1987

Coquimbo earthquakes in May 1987

Earthquake archive for Coquimbo in May 1987: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

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Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

6.2

Strongest magnitude

5.2

Average magnitude

22.0 km

Average depth

Strongest event

6.2

19 May 1987

Coquimbo, Chile

Depth

36.4 km

UTC

12:56:25

Coordinates

-30.284, -71.484

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During May 1987, 3 earthquakes were recorded near Coquimbo. Magnitudes ranged from 4.6 to 6.2, with an average of 5.2; depths ranged from 10.0 to 36.4 km, averaging 22.0 km. Activity extended from Friday, May 1, 1987 to Tuesday, May 19, 1987 UTC.

Only 3 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

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Mag

Location

Details

6.2 36.4 km

Coquimbo, Chile

19 May 1987 12:56:25 UTC

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4.8 19.7 km

Coquimbo, Chile

07 May 1987 00:11:34 UTC

4.6 10.0 km

Coquimbo, Chile

01 May 1987 19:58:47 UTC