2
Recorded earthquakes
region
August 1987
Salta earthquakes in August 1987
Earthquake archive for Salta in August 1987: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.3
Strongest magnitude
4.8
Average magnitude
189.1 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.3
19 Aug 1987
Analysis of the recorded activity
During August 1987, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Salta. Magnitudes ranged from 4.4 to 5.3, with an average of 4.9; depths ranged from 152.5 to 225.7 km, averaging 189.1 km. Activity extended from Wednesday, August 19, 1987 to Monday, August 31, 1987 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list
All earthquakes
Mag
Location
Details
5.3
152.5 km
Salta, Argentina
19 Aug 1987 07:52:44 UTC
4.4
225.7 km
Salta, Argentina
31 Aug 1987 08:09:38 UTC