region 1987

Auckland Islands earthquakes in 1987

Earthquake archive for Auckland Islands in 1987: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
5.4
Strongest magnitude
5.3
Average magnitude
21.5 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.4
12 Nov 1987

Auckland Islands, New Zealand region

Depth
10.0 km
UTC
00:59:55
Coordinates
-49.678, 163.904
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1987, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Auckland Islands. Magnitudes ranged from 5.2 to 5.4, with an average of 5.3; depths ranged from 10.0 to 33.0 km, averaging 21.5 km. Activity extended from Sunday, May 3, 1987 to Thursday, November 12, 1987 UTC.

Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

2
5.4 10.0 km
Auckland Islands, New Zealand region
12 Nov 1987 00:59:55 UTC
5.2 33.0 km
Auckland Islands, New Zealand region
03 May 1987 12:26:55 UTC