5
Recorded earthquakes
region
April 1979
Salta earthquakes in April 1979
Earthquake archive for Salta in April 1979: 5 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.4
Strongest magnitude
4.7
Average magnitude
186.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.4
18 Apr 1979
Analysis of the recorded activity
During April 1979, 5 earthquakes were recorded near Salta. Magnitudes ranged from 4.3 to 5.4, with an average of 4.7; depths ranged from 147.0 to 220.0 km, averaging 186.0 km. Activity extended from Friday, April 13, 1979 to Sunday, April 22, 1979 UTC.
Only 5 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list
All earthquakes
Mag
Location
Details
5.4
147.0 km
Salta, Argentina
18 Apr 1979 17:59:04 UTC
4.9
171.0 km
Salta, Argentina
13 Apr 1979 20:11:18 UTC
4.6
220.0 km
Salta, Argentina
22 Apr 1979 12:27:55 UTC
4.5
186.0 km
Salta, Argentina
15 Apr 1979 10:07:52 UTC
4.3
206.0 km
Salta, Argentina
20 Apr 1979 23:25:11 UTC