region 1978

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk earthquakes in 1978

Earthquake archive for Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk in 1978: 5 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

All periods 1977 1979

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

5.9

Strongest magnitude

4.9

Average magnitude

281.8 km

Average depth

Strongest event

5.9

15 Nov 1978

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Russia

Depth

29.0 km

UTC

07:47:22

Coordinates

47.892, 146.569

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1978, 5 earthquakes were recorded near Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. Magnitudes ranged from 4.1 to 5.9, with an average of 4.9; depths ranged from 29.0 to 490.0 km, averaging 281.8 km. Activity extended from Thursday, February 2, 1978 to Thursday, December 21, 1978 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

Mag

Location

Details

5.9 29.0 km

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Russia

15 Nov 1978 07:47:22 UTC

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4.9 408.0 km

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Russia

11 Jul 1978 13:36:01 UTC

4.8 402.0 km

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Russia

02 Feb 1978 06:51:34 UTC

4.6 80.0 km

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Russia

20 Oct 1978 23:36:33 UTC

4.1 490.0 km

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Russia

21 Dec 1978 08:05:48 UTC