2
Recorded earthquakes
region
May 1989
Southern Qinghai earthquakes in May 1989
Earthquake archive for Southern Qinghai in May 1989: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.3
Strongest magnitude
4.8
Average magnitude
33.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.3
13 May 1989
Analysis of the recorded activity
During May 1989, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Southern Qinghai. Magnitudes ranged from 4.2 to 5.3, with an average of 4.8; depths ranged from 33.0 to 33.0 km, averaging 33.0 km. Activity extended from Saturday, May 13, 1989 to Tuesday, May 16, 1989 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list
All earthquakes
Mag
Location
Details
5.3
33.0 km
Southern Qinghai, China
13 May 1989 23:19:41 UTC
4.2
33.0 km
Southern Qinghai, China
16 May 1989 22:15:30 UTC