region September 1979

Kaohsiung City earthquakes in September 1979

Earthquake archive for Kaohsiung City in September 1979: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

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Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

5.2

Strongest magnitude

4.7

Average magnitude

36.5 km

Average depth

Strongest event

5.2

13 Sep 1979

Kaohsiung City, Taiwan

Depth

40.0 km

UTC

20:54:51

Coordinates

22.627, 120.102

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During September 1979, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Kaohsiung City. Magnitudes ranged from 4.2 to 5.2, with an average of 4.7; depths ranged from 33.0 to 40.0 km, averaging 36.5 km. Activity extended from Thursday, September 13, 1979 to Friday, September 14, 1979 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

Mag

Location

Details

5.2 40.0 km

Kaohsiung City, Taiwan

13 Sep 1979 20:54:51 UTC

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4.2 33.0 km

Kaohsiung City, Taiwan

14 Sep 1979 00:21:51 UTC