city 1978

Sorsogon earthquakes in 1978

Earthquake archive for Sorsogon in 1978: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
5.3
Strongest magnitude
5.2
Average magnitude
70.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.3
14 Jul 1978

Sorsogon, Philippines

Depth
33.0 km
UTC
17:12:55
Coordinates
12.131, 124.028
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1978, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Sorsogon. Magnitudes ranged from 5.1 to 5.3, with an average of 5.2; depths ranged from 33.0 to 107.0 km, averaging 70.0 km. Activity extended from Friday, March 17, 1978 to Friday, July 14, 1978 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

2
5.3 33.0 km
Sorsogon, Philippines
14 Jul 1978 17:12:55 UTC
5.1 107.0 km
Legaspi City, Philippines
17 Mar 1978 23:47:44 UTC