city 1948

Retalhuleu earthquakes in 1948

Earthquake archive for Retalhuleu in 1948: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
6.3
Strongest magnitude
6.2
Average magnitude
42.8 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.3
16 Jul 1948

Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa, Guatemala

Depth
41.4 km
UTC
07:12:24
Coordinates
14.310, -91.240
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1948, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Retalhuleu. Magnitudes ranged from 6.1 to 6.3, with an average of 6.2; depths ranged from 41.4 to 44.1 km, averaging 42.8 km. Activity extended from Friday, July 16, 1948 to Friday, July 16, 1948 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

2
6.3 41.4 km
Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa, Guatemala
16 Jul 1948 07:12:24 UTC
6.1 44.1 km
Santa Lucía Cotzumalguapa, Guatemala
16 Jul 1948 07:19:39 UTC