3
Recorded earthquakes
region
August 1979
Gilroy earthquakes in August 1979
Earthquake archive for Gilroy in August 1979: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.8
Strongest magnitude
4.8
Average magnitude
6.6 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.8
06 Aug 1979
Analysis of the recorded activity
During August 1979, 3 earthquakes were recorded near Gilroy. Magnitudes ranged from 4.2 to 5.8, with an average of 4.8; depths ranged from 3.9 to 8.3 km, averaging 6.6 km. Activity extended from Monday, August 6, 1979 to Thursday, August 9, 1979 UTC.
Only 3 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list
All earthquakes
Mag
Location
Details
5.8
8.3 km
Gilroy, United States
06 Aug 1979 17:05:22 UTC
4.3
3.9 km
Gilroy, United States
06 Aug 1979 22:33:55 UTC
4.2
7.6 km
Gilroy, United States
09 Aug 1979 07:03:20 UTC