region May 1987

Salta earthquakes in May 1987

Earthquake archive for Salta in May 1987: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

All periods

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

5.0

Strongest magnitude

4.5

Average magnitude

178.5 km

Average depth

Strongest event

5.0

29 May 1987

Salta, Argentina

Depth

205.2 km

UTC

19:37:51

Coordinates

-23.917, -66.628

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During May 1987, 3 earthquakes were recorded near Salta. Magnitudes ranged from 4.2 to 5.0, with an average of 4.5; depths ranged from 127.3 to 205.2 km, averaging 178.5 km. Activity extended from Saturday, May 2, 1987 to Sunday, May 31, 1987 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

Mag

Location

Details

5.0 205.2 km

Salta, Argentina

29 May 1987 19:37:51 UTC

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4.4 203.1 km

Salta, Argentina

31 May 1987 08:45:50 UTC

4.2 127.3 km

Salta, Argentina

02 May 1987 22:36:19 UTC