2
Recorded earthquakes
city
1981
El Centro earthquakes in 1981
Earthquake archive for El Centro in 1981: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.8
Strongest magnitude
5.0
Average magnitude
12.1 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.8
26 Apr 1981
Analysis of the recorded activity
During 1981, 2 earthquakes were recorded near El Centro. Magnitudes ranged from 4.2 to 5.8, with an average of 5.0; depths ranged from 5.4 to 18.9 km, averaging 12.1 km. Activity extended from Sunday, April 26, 1981 to Sunday, April 26, 1981 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list
All earthquakes
Mag
Location
Details
5.8
18.9 km
El Centro, United States
26 Apr 1981 12:09:28 UTC
4.2
5.4 km
El Centro, United States
26 Apr 1981 12:40:41 UTC