2
Recorded earthquakes
region
August 1978
Auckland Islands earthquakes in August 1978
Earthquake archive for Auckland Islands in August 1978: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.6
Strongest magnitude
5.1
Average magnitude
33.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.6
28 Aug 1978
Analysis of the recorded activity
During August 1978, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Auckland Islands. Magnitudes ranged from 4.6 to 5.6, with an average of 5.1; depths ranged from 33.0 to 33.0 km, averaging 33.0 km. Activity extended from Monday, August 7, 1978 to Monday, August 28, 1978 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list
All earthquakes
Mag
Location
Details
5.6
33.0 km
Auckland Islands, New Zealand region
28 Aug 1978 08:04:13 UTC
4.6
33.0 km
Auckland Islands, New Zealand region
07 Aug 1978 13:13:00 UTC