city 1974

Usulután earthquakes in 1974

Earthquake archive for Usulután in 1974: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

All periods 1973 1975

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

5.3

Strongest magnitude

4.9

Average magnitude

88.0 km

Average depth

Strongest event

5.3

17 Dec 1974

Usulután, El Salvador

Depth

50.0 km

UTC

15:31:16

Coordinates

13.194, -88.472

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1974, 3 earthquakes were recorded near Usulután. Magnitudes ranged from 4.6 to 5.3, with an average of 4.9; depths ranged from 50.0 to 111.0 km, averaging 88.0 km. Activity extended from Thursday, January 17, 1974 to Tuesday, December 17, 1974 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

Mag

Location

Details

5.3 50.0 km

Usulután, El Salvador

17 Dec 1974 15:31:16 UTC

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4.9 111.0 km

Zacatecoluca, El Salvador

01 Sep 1974 13:49:38 UTC

4.6 103.0 km

San Miguel, El Salvador

17 Jan 1974 11:16:02 UTC