city 1975

Blenheim earthquakes in 1975

Earthquake archive for Blenheim in 1975: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
5.2
Strongest magnitude
5.0
Average magnitude
46.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.2
04 Jan 1975

Porirua, New Zealand

Depth
37.0 km
UTC
20:37:12
Coordinates
-40.956, 174.771
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1975, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Blenheim. Magnitudes ranged from 4.8 to 5.2, with an average of 5.0; depths ranged from 37.0 to 55.0 km, averaging 46.0 km. Activity extended from Saturday, January 4, 1975 to Monday, December 29, 1975 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

2
5.2 37.0 km
Porirua, New Zealand
04 Jan 1975 20:37:12 UTC
4.8 55.0 km
Nelson, New Zealand
29 Dec 1975 11:49:42 UTC