region 1968

Bonin Islands earthquakes in 1968

Earthquake archive for Bonin Islands in 1968: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
7.3
Strongest magnitude
6.4
Average magnitude
263.8 km
Average depth
Strongest event
7.3
07 Oct 1968

Bonin Islands, Japan region

Depth
500.0 km
UTC
19:20:20
Coordinates
26.358, 140.635
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1968, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Bonin Islands. Magnitudes ranged from 5.5 to 7.3, with an average of 6.4; depths ranged from 27.7 to 500.0 km, averaging 263.9 km. Activity extended from Monday, July 8, 1968 to Monday, October 7, 1968 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

2
7.3 500.0 km
Bonin Islands, Japan region
07 Oct 1968 19:20:20 UTC
5.5 27.7 km
Bonin Islands, Japan region
08 Jul 1968 21:24:49 UTC