5
Recorded earthquakes
city
1972
Gilroy earthquakes in 1972
Earthquake archive for Gilroy in 1972: 5 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.2
Strongest magnitude
5.0
Average magnitude
8.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.2
27 Feb 1972
Analysis of the recorded activity
During 1972, 5 earthquakes were recorded near Gilroy. Magnitudes ranged from 4.8 to 5.2, with an average of 5.0; depths ranged from 6.0 to 12.0 km, averaging 8.0 km. Activity extended from Thursday, February 24, 1972 to Tuesday, October 3, 1972 UTC.
Only 5 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list
All earthquakes
Mag
Location
Details
5.2
8.0 km
Hollister, United States
27 Feb 1972 22:13:08 UTC
5.1
12.0 km
Salinas, United States
24 Feb 1972 15:56:51 UTC
4.9
6.0 km
Salinas, United States
24 Feb 1972 15:56:12 UTC
4.9
8.0 km
Salinas, United States
03 Oct 1972 06:30:02 UTC
4.8
6.0 km
Salinas, United States
04 Sep 1972 18:04:40 UTC