region September 1987

Iquique earthquakes in September 1987

Earthquake archive for Iquique in September 1987: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

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Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

5.3

Strongest magnitude

4.8

Average magnitude

105.4 km

Average depth

Strongest event

5.3

26 Sep 1987

Iquique, Chile

Depth

45.2 km

UTC

00:24:18

Coordinates

-21.529, -70.819

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During September 1987, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Iquique. Magnitudes ranged from 4.4 to 5.3, with an average of 4.9; depths ranged from 45.2 to 165.6 km, averaging 105.4 km. Activity extended from Saturday, September 26, 1987 to Tuesday, September 29, 1987 UTC.

Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

Mag

Location

Details

5.3 45.2 km

Iquique, Chile

26 Sep 1987 00:24:18 UTC

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4.4 165.6 km

Iquique, Chile

29 Sep 1987 15:43:24 UTC