region May 1976

Salta earthquakes in May 1976

Earthquake archive for Salta in May 1976: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
4.9
Strongest magnitude
4.8
Average magnitude
192.5 km
Average depth
Strongest event
4.9
01 May 1976

Salta, Argentina

Depth
202.0 km
UTC
14:46:52
Coordinates
-23.888, -66.480

Analysis of the recorded activity

During May 1976, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Salta. Magnitudes ranged from 4.8 to 4.9, with an average of 4.9; depths ranged from 183.0 to 202.0 km, averaging 192.5 km. Activity extended from Saturday, May 1, 1976 to Friday, May 7, 1976 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

2
4.9 202.0 km
Salta, Argentina
01 May 1976 14:46:52 UTC
4.8 183.0 km
Salta, Argentina
07 May 1976 17:35:43 UTC