region April 1973

Bonin Islands earthquakes in April 1973

Earthquake archive for Bonin Islands in April 1973: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

All periods

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

5.2

Strongest magnitude

4.7

Average magnitude

273.0 km

Average depth

Strongest event

5.2

09 Apr 1973

Bonin Islands, Japan region

Depth

94.0 km

UTC

22:49:57

Coordinates

28.895, 140.706

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During April 1973, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Bonin Islands. Magnitudes ranged from 4.2 to 5.2, with an average of 4.7; depths ranged from 94.0 to 452.0 km, averaging 273.0 km. Activity extended from Saturday, April 7, 1973 to Monday, April 9, 1973 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

Mag

Location

Details

5.2 94.0 km

Bonin Islands, Japan region

09 Apr 1973 22:49:57 UTC

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4.2 452.0 km

Bonin Islands, Japan region

07 Apr 1973 23:25:57 UTC