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Earthquakes; May-June 1982

January 1, 1982

There were four major earthquakes (7.0-7.9) during this reporting period: two struck in Mexico, one in El Salvador, and one in teh Kuril Islands. Mexico, El Salvador, and China experienced fatalities from earthquakes.

In the United States, a number of earthquakes occurred, but only one, in Utah caused some minor damage. 

Publication Year 1982
Title Earthquakes; May-June 1982
Authors W. J. Person
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Earthquake Information Bulletin (USGS)
Index ID 70169162
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
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