3
Recorded earthquakes
region
August 1968
Palu earthquakes in August 1968
Earthquake archive for Palu in August 1968: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
7.2
Strongest magnitude
6.1
Average magnitude
20.6 km
Average depth
Strongest event
7.2
14 Aug 1968
Analysis of the recorded activity
During August 1968, 3 earthquakes were recorded near Palu. Magnitudes ranged from 5.5 to 7.2, with an average of 6.1; depths ranged from 10.0 to 35.0 km, averaging 20.6 km. Activity extended from Wednesday, August 14, 1968 to Thursday, August 15, 1968 UTC.
Only 3 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list