region May 2017

Blenheim earthquakes in May 2017

Earthquake archive for Blenheim in May 2017: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
4.3
Strongest magnitude
4.2
Average magnitude
34.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
4.3
22 May 2017

Blenheim, New Zealand

Depth
18.1 km
UTC
02:10:03
Coordinates
-42.235, 173.751

Analysis of the recorded activity

During May 2017, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Blenheim. Magnitudes ranged from 4.2 to 4.3, with an average of 4.3; depths ranged from 18.1 to 49.9 km, averaging 34.0 km. Activity extended from Saturday, May 6, 2017 to Monday, May 22, 2017 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

2
4.3 18.1 km
Blenheim, New Zealand
22 May 2017 02:10:03 UTC
4.2 49.9 km
Blenheim, New Zealand
06 May 2017 07:53:50 UTC