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Punta Cana earthquakes in 1976

Earthquake archive for Punta Cana in 1976: 5 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

5
Recorded earthquakes
5.4
Strongest magnitude
5.0
Average magnitude
63.8 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.4
13 Jun 1976

Salvaleón de Higüey, Dominican Republic

Depth
51.0 km
UTC
19:06:27
Coordinates
19.044, -67.916
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1976, 5 earthquakes were recorded near Punta Cana. Magnitudes ranged from 4.7 to 5.4, with an average of 5.0; depths ranged from 17.0 to 111.0 km, averaging 63.8 km. Activity extended from Sunday, June 13, 1976 to Friday, December 31, 1976 UTC.

Only 5 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

5
5.4 51.0 km
Salvaleón de Higüey, Dominican Republic
13 Jun 1976 19:06:27 UTC
5.1 85.0 km
La Romana, Dominican Republic
31 Dec 1976 16:32:50 UTC
5.1 55.0 km
Salvaleón de Higüey, Dominican Republic
16 Jun 1976 16:35:26 UTC
4.9 17.0 km
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
14 Jun 1976 04:37:06 UTC
4.7 111.0 km
Hato Mayor del Rey, Dominican Republic
15 Jun 1976 00:33:49 UTC