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Yilan earthquakes in 1968

Earthquake archive for Yilan in 1968: 5 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

5
Recorded earthquakes
6.2
Strongest magnitude
6.0
Average magnitude
22.9 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.2
20 Oct 1968

Taipei, Taiwan

Depth
17.3 km
UTC
07:08:19
Coordinates
24.905, 122.466
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1968, 5 earthquakes were recorded near Yilan. Magnitudes ranged from 5.9 to 6.2, with an average of 6.0; depths ranged from 15.0 to 41.1 km, averaging 22.9 km. Activity extended from Saturday, January 13, 1968 to Sunday, October 20, 1968 UTC.

Only 5 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

5
6.2 17.3 km
Taipei, Taiwan
20 Oct 1968 07:08:19 UTC
6.1 41.1 km
Hualien City, Taiwan
13 Jan 1968 07:03:45 UTC
6.0 23.0 km
Hualien City, Taiwan
10 May 1968 09:23:33 UTC
6.0 17.9 km
Hualien City, Taiwan
10 May 1968 20:33:14 UTC
5.9 15.0 km
Hualien City, Taiwan
10 May 1968 15:09:20 UTC