region May 1980

Palermo earthquakes in May 1980

Earthquake archive for Palermo in May 1980: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

All periods

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

5.7

Strongest magnitude

5.1

Average magnitude

176.0 km

Average depth

Strongest event

5.7

28 May 1980

Palermo, Italy

Depth

14.0 km

UTC

19:51:19

Coordinates

38.482, 14.252

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During May 1980, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Palermo. Magnitudes ranged from 4.5 to 5.7, with an average of 5.1; depths ranged from 14.0 to 338.0 km, averaging 176.0 km. Activity extended from Monday, May 12, 1980 to Wednesday, May 28, 1980 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

Mag

Location

Details

5.7 14.0 km

Palermo, Italy

28 May 1980 19:51:19 UTC

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4.5 338.0 km

Palermo, Italy

12 May 1980 01:18:21 UTC