Earthquakes in August 1979
8 earthquakes recorded worldwide at magnitude 2.5 and above, listed strongest first.
Events per day
Strongest earthquakes
- 7.1
M7.1 earthquake near Aparri, Cagayan Valley
15 km deep
Extreme - 6.6
M6.6 earthquake - northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge
10 km deep
Major - 6.4
M6.4 earthquake near San Isidro, San José
40 km deep
Major - 6.4
M6.4 earthquake - 292 km SW of Haveluloto, Tonga
181 km deep
Major - 6.1
M6.1 earthquake near Taloqan, Takhar
229 km deep
Major - 6.1
M6.1 earthquake near Port-Vila, Shefa
17 km deep
Major - 6.1
M6.1 earthquake near Rajin, Rason
588 km deep
Major - 6.0
M6.0 earthquake near Port-Vila, Shefa
10 km deep
Major