3
Recorded earthquakes
region
1972
Bonin Islands earthquakes in 1972
Earthquake archive for Bonin Islands in 1972: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.8
Strongest magnitude
5.6
Average magnitude
156.9 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.8
13 Nov 1972
Analysis of the recorded activity
During 1972, 3 earthquakes were recorded near Bonin Islands. Magnitudes ranged from 5.4 to 5.8, with an average of 5.6; depths ranged from 15.0 to 380.7 km, averaging 156.9 km. Activity extended from Sunday, January 2, 1972 to Monday, November 13, 1972 UTC.
Only 3 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list