2
Recorded earthquakes
region
January 1980
Bonin Islands earthquakes in January 1980
Earthquake archive for Bonin Islands in January 1980: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.3
Strongest magnitude
4.8
Average magnitude
499.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.3
17 Jan 1980
Analysis of the recorded activity
During January 1980, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Bonin Islands. Magnitudes ranged from 4.3 to 5.3, with an average of 4.8; depths ranged from 457.0 to 541.0 km, averaging 499.0 km. Activity extended from Thursday, January 17, 1980 to Friday, January 18, 1980 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list
All earthquakes
Mag
Location
Details
5.3
541.0 km
Bonin Islands, Japan region
17 Jan 1980 09:21:56 UTC
4.3
457.0 km
Bonin Islands, Japan region
18 Jan 1980 19:21:50 UTC