city 1976

Taichung earthquakes in 1976

Earthquake archive for Taichung in 1976: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

All periods 1975 1977

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

5.1

Strongest magnitude

4.8

Average magnitude

23.8 km

Average depth

Strongest event

5.1

26 Jun 1976

Hualien City, Taiwan

Depth

20.6 km

UTC

10:59:54

Coordinates

24.136, 121.635

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1976, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Taichung. Magnitudes ranged from 4.4 to 5.1, with an average of 4.8; depths ranged from 20.6 to 27.0 km, averaging 23.8 km. Activity extended from Sunday, February 29, 1976 to Saturday, June 26, 1976 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

Mag

Location

Details

5.1 20.6 km

Hualien City, Taiwan

26 Jun 1976 10:59:54 UTC

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4.4 27.0 km

Hualien City, Taiwan

29 Feb 1976 03:19:08 UTC