region May 1989

Bonin Islands earthquakes in May 1989

Earthquake archive for Bonin Islands in May 1989: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

All periods

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

5.0

Strongest magnitude

4.7

Average magnitude

33.0 km

Average depth

Strongest event

5.0

12 May 1989

Bonin Islands, Japan region

Depth

33.0 km

UTC

23:14:58

Coordinates

28.810, 142.373

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During May 1989, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Bonin Islands. Magnitudes ranged from 4.4 to 5.0, with an average of 4.7; depths ranged from 33.0 to 33.0 km, averaging 33.0 km. Activity extended from Monday, May 1, 1989 to Friday, May 12, 1989 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

Mag

Location

Details

5.0 33.0 km

Bonin Islands, Japan region

12 May 1989 23:14:58 UTC

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4.4 33.0 km

Bonin Islands, Japan region

01 May 1989 09:43:01 UTC