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Taipei earthquakes in 1951

Earthquake archive for Taipei in 1951: 4 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

4
Recorded earthquakes
6.6
Strongest magnitude
6.1
Average magnitude
26.2 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.6
22 Oct 1951

Hualien City, Taiwan

Depth
30.0 km
UTC
12:48:46
Coordinates
24.188, 121.741
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1951, 4 earthquakes were recorded near Taipei. Magnitudes ranged from 5.9 to 6.6, with an average of 6.1; depths ranged from 25.0 to 30.0 km, averaging 26.3 km. Activity extended from Monday, October 22, 1951 to Wednesday, October 24, 1951 UTC.

Only 4 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

4
6.6 30.0 km
Hualien City, Taiwan
22 Oct 1951 12:48:46 UTC
6.0 25.0 km
Taipei, Taiwan
22 Oct 1951 20:24:51 UTC
6.0 25.0 km
Hualien City, Taiwan
24 Oct 1951 13:42:19 UTC
5.9 25.0 km
Hualien City, Taiwan
22 Oct 1951 23:36:31 UTC