city 1979

Stockton earthquakes in 1979

Earthquake archive for Stockton in 1979: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

3
Recorded earthquakes
5.8
Strongest magnitude
5.0
Average magnitude
7.1 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.8
06 Aug 1979

Gilroy, United States

Depth
8.3 km
UTC
17:05:22
Coordinates
37.104, -121.512
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1979, 3 earthquakes were recorded near Stockton. Magnitudes ranged from 4.3 to 5.8, with an average of 5.0; depths ranged from 6.0 to 8.3 km, averaging 7.1 km. Activity extended from Tuesday, May 8, 1979 to Monday, August 6, 1979 UTC.

Only 3 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

3
5.8 8.3 km
Gilroy, United States
06 Aug 1979 17:05:22 UTC
4.8 7.1 km
San Jose, United States
08 May 1979 05:11:07 UTC
4.3 6.0 km
Stockton, United States
06 Aug 1979 22:33:36 UTC