5
Recorded earthquakes
region
February 1979
Iquique earthquakes in February 1979
Earthquake archive for Iquique in February 1979: 5 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.5
Strongest magnitude
5.0
Average magnitude
82.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.5
11 Feb 1979
Analysis of the recorded activity
During February 1979, 5 earthquakes were recorded near Iquique. Magnitudes ranged from 4.8 to 5.5, with an average of 5.0; depths ranged from 44.0 to 121.0 km, averaging 82.0 km. Activity extended from Sunday, February 11, 1979 to Monday, February 26, 1979 UTC.
Only 5 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list