5
Recorded earthquakes
city
1978
Nichinan earthquakes in 1978
Earthquake archive for Nichinan in 1978: 5 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.2
Strongest magnitude
4.8
Average magnitude
39.4 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.2
04 Dec 1978
Analysis of the recorded activity
During 1978, 5 earthquakes were recorded near Nichinan. Magnitudes ranged from 4.3 to 5.2, with an average of 4.8; depths ranged from 32.0 to 46.0 km, averaging 39.4 km. Activity extended from Monday, January 16, 1978 to Monday, December 4, 1978 UTC.
Only 5 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list