region 1979

south of Africa earthquakes in 1979

Earthquake archive for south of Africa in 1979: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

All periods 1978 1980

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

5.1

Strongest magnitude

5.0

Average magnitude

10.0 km

Average depth

Strongest event

5.1

12 Mar 1979

south of Africa, Unknown

Depth

10.0 km

UTC

04:35:46

Coordinates

-52.959, 21.685

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1979, 2 earthquakes were recorded near south of Africa. Magnitudes ranged from 4.9 to 5.1, with an average of 5.0; depths ranged from 10.0 to 10.0 km, averaging 10.0 km. Activity extended from Monday, March 12, 1979 to Thursday, April 26, 1979 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

Mag

Location

Details

5.1 10.0 km

south of Africa, Unknown

12 Mar 1979 04:35:46 UTC

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4.9 10.0 km

south of Africa, Unknown

26 Apr 1979 07:37:19 UTC