region May 1974

Bonin Islands earthquakes in May 1974

Earthquake archive for Bonin Islands in May 1974: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

All periods

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

5.3

Strongest magnitude

4.8

Average magnitude

490.5 km

Average depth

Strongest event

5.3

16 May 1974

Bonin Islands, Japan region

Depth

471.0 km

UTC

20:00:01

Coordinates

27.158, 140.067

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During May 1974, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Bonin Islands. Magnitudes ranged from 4.2 to 5.3, with an average of 4.8; depths ranged from 471.0 to 510.0 km, averaging 490.5 km. Activity extended from Thursday, May 16, 1974 to Friday, May 17, 1974 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

Mag

Location

Details

5.3 471.0 km

Bonin Islands, Japan region

16 May 1974 20:00:01 UTC

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4.2 510.0 km

Bonin Islands, Japan region

17 May 1974 20:26:09 UTC