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Earthquakes; March-April 1982

January 1, 1982

The earthquake activity during this reporting period was somewhat quiet as far a significant earthquakes were concerned. There were no major [magnitude (m)=7.0-7.9] earthquakes during this reporting period, but five people were reported killed in Peru from earthquakes on March 24 and 28.

A number earthquakes occurred in the United States, but no damage was reported. 

Publication Year 1982
Title Earthquakes; March-April 1982
Authors W. J. Person
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Earthquake Information Bulletin (USGS)
Index ID 70169163
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse