region 1971

Azores Islands region earthquakes in 1971

Earthquake archive for Azores Islands region in 1971: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
5.1
Strongest magnitude
5.1
Average magnitude
15.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.1
21 Aug 1971

Azores Islands region, Unknown

Depth
10.0 km
UTC
17:08:20
Coordinates
42.148, -29.344
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1971, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Azores Islands region. Magnitudes ranged from 5.1 to 5.1, with an average of 5.1; depths ranged from 10.0 to 20.0 km, averaging 15.0 km. Activity extended from Saturday, August 21, 1971 to Tuesday, August 31, 1971 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

2
5.1 10.0 km
Azores Islands region, Unknown
21 Aug 1971 17:08:20 UTC
5.1 20.0 km
Azores Islands region, Unknown
31 Aug 1971 16:02:08 UTC