region April 1977

Bonin Islands earthquakes in April 1977

Earthquake archive for Bonin Islands in April 1977: 4 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

4
Recorded earthquakes
6.2
Strongest magnitude
5.1
Average magnitude
145.8 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.2
21 Apr 1977

Bonin Islands, Japan region

Depth
33.0 km
UTC
01:45:50
Coordinates
26.861, 142.440
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During April 1977, 4 earthquakes were recorded near Bonin Islands. Magnitudes ranged from 4.3 to 6.2, with an average of 5.1; depths ranged from 27.0 to 490.0 km, averaging 145.8 km. Activity extended from Sunday, April 17, 1977 to Thursday, April 21, 1977 UTC.

Only 4 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

4
6.2 33.0 km
Bonin Islands, Japan region
21 Apr 1977 01:45:50 UTC
5.2 27.0 km
Bonin Islands, Japan region
21 Apr 1977 17:20:44 UTC
4.6 33.0 km
Bonin Islands, Japan region
18 Apr 1977 22:59:56 UTC
4.3 490.0 km
Bonin Islands, Japan region
17 Apr 1977 00:06:39 UTC