region August 1977

La Ceiba earthquakes in August 1977

Earthquake archive for La Ceiba in August 1977: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

3
Recorded earthquakes
5.9
Strongest magnitude
5.4
Average magnitude
27.7 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.9
20 Aug 1977

La Ceiba, Honduras

Depth
36.0 km
UTC
03:51:54
Coordinates
16.700, -86.606
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During August 1977, 3 earthquakes were recorded near La Ceiba. Magnitudes ranged from 4.7 to 5.9, with an average of 5.4; depths ranged from 14.0 to 36.0 km, averaging 27.7 km. Activity extended from Saturday, August 20, 1977 to Saturday, August 20, 1977 UTC.

Only 3 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

3
5.9 36.0 km
La Ceiba, Honduras
20 Aug 1977 03:51:54 UTC
5.7 14.0 km
La Ceiba, Honduras
20 Aug 1977 02:46:11 UTC
4.7 33.0 km
La Ceiba, Honduras
20 Aug 1977 12:21:04 UTC