region May 1979

Tacloban City earthquakes in May 1979

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

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Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

5.5

Strongest magnitude

4.8

Average magnitude

65.0 km

Average depth

Strongest event

5.5

12 May 1979

Tacloban City, Philippines

Depth

44.0 km

UTC

00:56:57

Coordinates

11.921, 125.591

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During May 1979, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Tacloban City. Magnitudes ranged from 4.2 to 5.5, with an average of 4.9; depths ranged from 44.0 to 86.0 km, averaging 65.0 km. Activity extended from Saturday, May 12, 1979 to Monday, May 28, 1979 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

Mag

Location

Details

5.5 44.0 km

Tacloban City, Philippines

12 May 1979 00:56:57 UTC

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4.2 86.0 km

Tacloban City, Philippines

28 May 1979 05:38:47 UTC