region October 1979

Surigao City earthquakes in October 1979

Earthquake archive for Surigao City in October 1979: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
5.5
Strongest magnitude
5.4
Average magnitude
47.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.5
05 Oct 1979

Surigao City, Philippines

Depth
41.0 km
UTC
02:12:55
Coordinates
9.828, 126.254
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During October 1979, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Surigao City. Magnitudes ranged from 5.3 to 5.5, with an average of 5.4; depths ranged from 41.0 to 53.0 km, averaging 47.0 km. Activity extended from Friday, October 5, 1979 to Friday, October 5, 1979 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

2
5.5 41.0 km
Surigao City, Philippines
05 Oct 1979 02:12:55 UTC
5.3 53.0 km
Surigao City, Philippines
05 Oct 1979 01:02:56 UTC