region August 1983

Salta earthquakes in August 1983

Earthquake archive for Salta in August 1983: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

All periods

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

5.1

Strongest magnitude

4.9

Average magnitude

219.6 km

Average depth

Strongest event

5.1

15 Aug 1983

Salta, Argentina

Depth

215.1 km

UTC

17:23:02

Coordinates

-23.933, -66.656

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During August 1983, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Salta. Magnitudes ranged from 4.7 to 5.1, with an average of 4.9; depths ranged from 215.1 to 224.0 km, averaging 219.6 km. Activity extended from Monday, August 15, 1983 to Wednesday, August 24, 1983 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

Mag

Location

Details

5.1 215.1 km

Salta, Argentina

15 Aug 1983 17:23:02 UTC

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4.7 224.0 km

Salta, Argentina

24 Aug 1983 19:14:24 UTC