Earthquakes in February 1979
8 earthquakes recorded worldwide at magnitude 2.5 and above, listed strongest first.
Events per day
Strongest earthquakes
- 7.1
M7.1 earthquake - 113 km SE of McCarthy, Alaska
15 km deep
Extreme - 6.9
M6.9 earthquake near Camaná, Arequipa
53 km deep
Major - 6.7
M6.7 earthquake - 121 km SE of Chignik, Alaska
33 km deep
Major - 6.4
M6.4 earthquake - 164 km ENE of Miyako, Japan
10 km deep
Major - 6.2
M6.2 earthquake - 98 km WNW of Sola, Vanuatu
60 km deep
Major - 6.2
M6.2 earthquake - 177 km SE of Pondaguitan, Philippines
129 km deep
Major - 6.1
M6.1 earthquake - Prince Edward Islands region
10 km deep
Major - 6.1
M6.1 earthquake near Malita, Davao Region
142 km deep
Major