5
Recorded earthquakes
region
October 1979
Tacloban City earthquakes in October 1979
Earthquake archive for Tacloban City in October 1979: 5 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.2
Strongest magnitude
5.1
Average magnitude
55.6 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.2
22 Oct 1979
Analysis of the recorded activity
During October 1979, 5 earthquakes were recorded near Tacloban City. Magnitudes ranged from 4.8 to 5.2, with an average of 5.1; depths ranged from 27.0 to 85.0 km, averaging 55.6 km. Activity extended from Friday, October 19, 1979 to Monday, October 22, 1979 UTC.
Only 5 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list
All earthquakes
Mag
Location
Details
5.2
85.0 km
Tacloban City, Philippines
22 Oct 1979 16:49:04 UTC
5.2
34.0 km
Tacloban City, Philippines
21 Oct 1979 10:22:27 UTC
5.2
27.0 km
Tacloban City, Philippines
19 Oct 1979 20:12:19 UTC
4.9
60.0 km
Tacloban City, Philippines
22 Oct 1979 21:00:48 UTC
4.8
72.0 km
Tacloban City, Philippines
22 Oct 1979 16:55:29 UTC