region December 1978

western Xizang earthquakes in December 1978

Earthquake archive for western Xizang in December 1978: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

All periods

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

5.2

Strongest magnitude

5.0

Average magnitude

27.0 km

Average depth

Strongest event

5.2

01 Dec 1978

western Xizang, Unknown

Depth

15.0 km

UTC

19:22:44

Coordinates

32.724, 85.823

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During December 1978, 2 earthquakes were recorded near western Xizang. Magnitudes ranged from 4.8 to 5.2, with an average of 5.0; depths ranged from 15.0 to 39.0 km, averaging 27.0 km. Activity extended from Friday, December 1, 1978 to Thursday, December 7, 1978 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

Mag

Location

Details

5.2 15.0 km

western Xizang, Unknown

01 Dec 1978 19:22:44 UTC

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4.8 39.0 km

western Xizang, Unknown

07 Dec 1978 02:04:22 UTC