5
Recorded earthquakes
country
May 1978
Iran earthquakes in May 1978
Earthquake archive for Iran in May 1978: 5 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.3
Strongest magnitude
4.8
Average magnitude
31.6 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.3
22 May 1978
Analysis of the recorded activity
During May 1978, 5 earthquakes were recorded near Iran. Magnitudes ranged from 4.5 to 5.3, with an average of 4.8; depths ranged from 25.0 to 34.0 km, averaging 31.6 km. Activity extended from Thursday, May 4, 1978 to Friday, May 26, 1978 UTC.
Only 5 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list