2
Recorded earthquakes
region
May 1972
Ambon City earthquakes in May 1972
Earthquake archive for Ambon City in May 1972: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.8
Strongest magnitude
5.7
Average magnitude
70.2 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.8
08 May 1972
Analysis of the recorded activity
During May 1972, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Ambon City. Magnitudes ranged from 5.6 to 5.8, with an average of 5.7; depths ranged from 30.5 to 110.0 km, averaging 70.3 km. Activity extended from Monday, May 8, 1972 to Friday, May 12, 1972 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list