Earthquakes in May 1979
9 earthquakes recorded worldwide at magnitude 2.5 and above, listed strongest first.
Events per day
Strongest earthquakes
- 6.4
M6.4 earthquake - 104 km SSE of Ugashik, Alaska
71 km deep
Major - 6.4
M6.4 earthquake - 196 km SSE of Isangel, Vanuatu
79 km deep
Major - 6.2
M6.2 earthquake - 129 km ESE of Nikolski, Alaska
23 km deep
Major - 6.2
M6.2 earthquake near Budva, Budva
8 km deep
Major - 6.2
M6.2 earthquake - southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge
10 km deep
Major - 6.1
M6.1 earthquake near Amlapura, Bali
25 km deep
Major - 6.1
M6.1 earthquake near Bitung, North Sulawesi
33 km deep
Major - 6.0
M6.0 earthquake near San Miguel, Puno
208 km deep
Major - 6.0
M6.0 earthquake near Cabadbaran, Caraga
23 km deep
Major