city 1976

Sorsogon earthquakes in 1976

Earthquake archive for Sorsogon in 1976: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
5.6
Strongest magnitude
5.5
Average magnitude
47.5 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.6
25 Aug 1976

Sorsogon, Philippines

Depth
23.0 km
UTC
12:29:54
Coordinates
13.045, 124.445
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1976, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Sorsogon. Magnitudes ranged from 5.4 to 5.6, with an average of 5.5; depths ranged from 23.0 to 72.0 km, averaging 47.5 km. Activity extended from Wednesday, August 25, 1976 to Sunday, October 24, 1976 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

2
5.6 23.0 km
Sorsogon, Philippines
25 Aug 1976 12:29:54 UTC
5.4 72.0 km
Catarman, Philippines
24 Oct 1976 02:05:40 UTC