2
Recorded earthquakes
region
August 1978
Hualien City earthquakes in August 1978
Earthquake archive for Hualien City in August 1978: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.5
Strongest magnitude
5.2
Average magnitude
35.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.5
09 Aug 1978
Analysis of the recorded activity
During August 1978, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Hualien City. Magnitudes ranged from 4.8 to 5.5, with an average of 5.2; depths ranged from 22.0 to 48.0 km, averaging 35.0 km. Activity extended from Wednesday, August 9, 1978 to Wednesday, August 23, 1978 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list
All earthquakes
Mag
Location
Details
5.5
22.0 km
Hualien City, Taiwan
09 Aug 1978 18:35:03 UTC
4.8
48.0 km
Hualien City, Taiwan
23 Aug 1978 01:15:39 UTC