2
Recorded earthquakes
region
August 1997
Blenheim earthquakes in August 1997
Earthquake archive for Blenheim in August 1997: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
4.7
Strongest magnitude
4.4
Average magnitude
33.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
4.7
22 Aug 1997
Blenheim, New Zealand
Depth
33.0 km
UTC
18:04:43
Coordinates
-41.411, 174.056
Analysis of the recorded activity
During August 1997, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Blenheim. Magnitudes ranged from 4.1 to 4.7, with an average of 4.4; depths ranged from 33.0 to 33.0 km, averaging 33.0 km. Activity extended from Friday, August 22, 1997 to Saturday, August 30, 1997 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list
All earthquakes
Mag
Location
Details
4.7
33.0 km
Blenheim, New Zealand
22 Aug 1997 18:04:43 UTC
4.1
33.0 km
Blenheim, New Zealand
30 Aug 1997 08:40:22 UTC