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Tapachula earthquakes in 1968

Earthquake archive for Tapachula in 1968: 4 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

4
Recorded earthquakes
6.1
Strongest magnitude
5.8
Average magnitude
69.9 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.1
25 Sep 1968

Huixtla, Mexico

Depth
124.8 km
UTC
10:38:39
Coordinates
15.573, -92.536
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1968, 4 earthquakes were recorded near Tapachula. Magnitudes ranged from 5.7 to 6.1, with an average of 5.8; depths ranged from 45.0 to 124.8 km, averaging 69.9 km. Activity extended from Saturday, June 15, 1968 to Sunday, December 29, 1968 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

4
6.1 124.8 km
Huixtla, Mexico
25 Sep 1968 10:38:39 UTC
5.7 64.8 km
Tapachula, Mexico
29 Dec 1968 17:36:31 UTC
5.7 45.0 km
Tapachula, Mexico
10 Sep 1968 23:13:46 UTC
5.7 45.0 km
Tapachula, Mexico
15 Jun 1968 05:11:20 UTC