Earthquakes in July 1978
5 earthquakes recorded worldwide at magnitude 2.5 and above, listed strongest first.
Events per day
Strongest earthquakes
- 7.4
M7.4 earthquake near Taitung, Taiwan
17 km deep
Extreme - 6.4
M6.4 earthquake - 194 km WNW of Hihifo, Tonga
25 km deep
Major - 6.1
M6.1 earthquake - Vanuatu region
37 km deep
Major - 6.0
M6.0 earthquake near Kokopo, East New Britain Province
43 km deep
Major - 6.0
M6.0 earthquake - 182 km SSE of Mata-Utu, Wallis and Futuna
292 km deep
Major