region 1978

South Shetland Islands earthquakes in 1978

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

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
5.8
Strongest magnitude
5.4
Average magnitude
33.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.8
05 Aug 1978

South Shetland Islands, Unknown

Depth
33.0 km
UTC
06:43:08
Coordinates
-60.837, -56.049
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1978, 2 earthquakes were recorded near South Shetland Islands. Magnitudes ranged from 4.9 to 5.8, with an average of 5.4; depths ranged from 33.0 to 33.0 km, averaging 33.0 km. Activity extended from Saturday, August 5, 1978 to Saturday, August 5, 1978 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

2
5.8 33.0 km
South Shetland Islands, Unknown
05 Aug 1978 06:43:08 UTC
4.9 33.0 km
South Shetland Islands, Unknown
05 Aug 1978 08:28:58 UTC