region August 1981

Tapachula earthquakes in August 1981

Earthquake archive for Tapachula in August 1981: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

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Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

5.6

Strongest magnitude

4.9

Average magnitude

44.7 km

Average depth

Strongest event

5.6

17 Aug 1981

Tapachula, Mexico

Depth

34.7 km

UTC

02:18:58

Coordinates

14.422, -93.784

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During August 1981, 3 earthquakes were recorded near Tapachula. Magnitudes ranged from 4.5 to 5.6, with an average of 4.9; depths ranged from 33.0 to 66.4 km, averaging 44.7 km. Activity extended from Tuesday, August 4, 1981 to Monday, August 17, 1981 UTC.

Only 3 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

Mag

Location

Details

5.6 34.7 km

Tapachula, Mexico

17 Aug 1981 02:18:58 UTC

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4.6 33.0 km

Tapachula, Mexico

07 Aug 1981 07:35:04 UTC

4.5 66.4 km

Tapachula, Mexico

04 Aug 1981 02:21:21 UTC