city 1951

Usulután earthquakes in 1951

Earthquake archive for Usulután in 1951: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
6.2
Strongest magnitude
6.0
Average magnitude
12.5 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.2
06 May 1951

San Miguel, El Salvador

Depth
10.0 km
UTC
23:08:00
Coordinates
13.520, -88.400
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1951, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Usulután. Magnitudes ranged from 5.9 to 6.2, with an average of 6.0; depths ranged from 10.0 to 15.0 km, averaging 12.5 km. Activity extended from Sunday, May 6, 1951 to Thursday, August 2, 1951 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

2
6.2 10.0 km
San Miguel, El Salvador
06 May 1951 23:08:00 UTC
5.9 15.0 km
San Miguel, El Salvador
02 Aug 1951 20:30:14 UTC