region 1980

southern East Pacific Rise earthquakes in 1980

Earthquake archive for southern East Pacific Rise in 1980: 5 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

All periods 1979 1981

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

5.9

Strongest magnitude

5.2

Average magnitude

10.0 km

Average depth

Strongest event

5.9

27 Jan 1980

southern East Pacific Rise, Unknown

Depth

10.0 km

UTC

16:38:01

Coordinates

-35.379, -105.869

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1980, 5 earthquakes were recorded near southern East Pacific Rise. Magnitudes ranged from 4.6 to 5.9, with an average of 5.2; depths ranged from 10.0 to 10.0 km, averaging 10.0 km. Activity extended from Sunday, January 27, 1980 to Thursday, August 14, 1980 UTC.

Only 5 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

Mag

Location

Details

5.9 10.0 km