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Keelung earthquakes in 1968

Earthquake archive for Keelung in 1968: 4 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

4
Recorded earthquakes
6.2
Strongest magnitude
6.0
Average magnitude
18.3 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.2
20 Oct 1968

Taipei, Taiwan

Depth
17.3 km
UTC
07:08:19
Coordinates
24.905, 122.466
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1968, 4 earthquakes were recorded near Keelung. Magnitudes ranged from 5.9 to 6.2, with an average of 6.0; depths ranged from 15.0 to 23.0 km, averaging 18.3 km. Activity extended from Friday, May 10, 1968 to Sunday, October 20, 1968 UTC.

Only 4 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

4
6.2 17.3 km
Taipei, Taiwan
20 Oct 1968 07:08:19 UTC
6.0 23.0 km
Hualien City, Taiwan
10 May 1968 09:23:33 UTC
6.0 17.9 km
Hualien City, Taiwan
10 May 1968 20:33:14 UTC
5.9 15.0 km
Hualien City, Taiwan
10 May 1968 15:09:20 UTC