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Surigao City earthquakes in 1970

Earthquake archive for Surigao City in 1970: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
5.6
Strongest magnitude
5.5
Average magnitude
70.4 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.6
17 Feb 1970

Surigao City, Philippines

Depth
55.0 km
UTC
05:46:02
Coordinates
9.846, 125.912
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1970, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Surigao City. Magnitudes ranged from 5.5 to 5.6, with an average of 5.5; depths ranged from 55.0 to 85.7 km, averaging 70.4 km. Activity extended from Tuesday, February 17, 1970 to Friday, April 24, 1970 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

2
5.6 55.0 km
Surigao City, Philippines
17 Feb 1970 05:46:02 UTC
5.5 85.7 km
Tacloban City, Philippines
24 Apr 1970 00:17:11 UTC