3
Recorded earthquakes
region
1970
Bonin Islands earthquakes in 1970
Earthquake archive for Bonin Islands in 1970: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
7.1
Strongest magnitude
6.3
Average magnitude
147.7 km
Average depth
Strongest event
7.1
27 May 1970
Analysis of the recorded activity
During 1970, 3 earthquakes were recorded near Bonin Islands. Magnitudes ranged from 5.8 to 7.1, with an average of 6.3; depths ranged from 18.2 to 390.0 km, averaging 147.7 km. Activity extended from Wednesday, May 27, 1970 to Friday, November 20, 1970 UTC.
Only 3 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list