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Turrialba earthquakes in 1976

Earthquake archive for Turrialba in 1976: 4 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

4
Recorded earthquakes
5.5
Strongest magnitude
5.0
Average magnitude
79.8 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.5
20 Dec 1976

San Isidro de El General, Costa Rica

Depth
66.0 km
UTC
10:18:56
Coordinates
9.270, -83.932
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1976, 4 earthquakes were recorded near Turrialba. Magnitudes ranged from 4.5 to 5.5, with an average of 5.0; depths ranged from 36.0 to 120.0 km, averaging 79.8 km. Activity extended from Monday, April 19, 1976 to Monday, December 20, 1976 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

4
5.5 66.0 km
San Isidro de El General, Costa Rica
20 Dec 1976 10:18:56 UTC
5.2 36.0 km
San José, Costa Rica
19 Apr 1976 11:15:15 UTC
4.6 97.0 km
San José, Costa Rica
14 Dec 1976 22:35:24 UTC
4.5 120.0 km
Alajuela, Costa Rica
12 Jul 1976 04:45:10 UTC