city 1981

Laoag earthquakes in 1981

Earthquake archive for Laoag in 1981: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
6.5
Strongest magnitude
5.6
Average magnitude
28.5 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.5
22 Nov 1981

Laoag, Philippines

Depth
24.0 km
UTC
15:05:20
Coordinates
18.752, 120.839
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1981, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Laoag. Magnitudes ranged from 4.7 to 6.5, with an average of 5.6; depths ranged from 24.0 to 33.0 km, averaging 28.5 km. Activity extended from Saturday, January 24, 1981 to Sunday, November 22, 1981 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

2
6.5 24.0 km
Laoag, Philippines
22 Nov 1981 15:05:20 UTC
4.7 33.0 km
Laoag, Philippines
24 Jan 1981 20:50:19 UTC