region May 1977

Salta earthquakes in May 1977

Earthquake archive for Salta in May 1977: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

All periods

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

5.0

Strongest magnitude

4.7

Average magnitude

172.3 km

Average depth

Strongest event

5.0

20 May 1977

Salta, Argentina

Depth

178.0 km

UTC

21:08:07

Coordinates

-24.210, -66.931

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During May 1977, 3 earthquakes were recorded near Salta. Magnitudes ranged from 4.6 to 5.0, with an average of 4.7; depths ranged from 134.0 to 205.0 km, averaging 172.3 km. Activity extended from Friday, May 20, 1977 to Tuesday, May 31, 1977 UTC.

Only 3 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

Mag

Location

Details

5.0 178.0 km

Salta, Argentina

20 May 1977 21:08:07 UTC

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4.6 205.0 km

Salta, Argentina

31 May 1977 14:21:21 UTC

4.6 134.0 km

Salta, Argentina

22 May 1977 19:55:09 UTC