region August 2012

Bonin Islands earthquakes in August 2012

Earthquake archive for Bonin Islands in August 2012: 4 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

4
Recorded earthquakes
5.3
Strongest magnitude
4.7
Average magnitude
228.9 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.3
14 Aug 2012

Bonin Islands, Japan region

Depth
38.0 km
UTC
12:06:14
Coordinates
28.718, 142.530
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During August 2012, 4 earthquakes were recorded near Bonin Islands. Magnitudes ranged from 4.3 to 5.3, with an average of 4.7; depths ranged from 10.0 to 531.4 km, averaging 228.9 km. Activity extended from Wednesday, August 8, 2012 to Wednesday, August 29, 2012 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

4
5.3 38.0 km
Bonin Islands, Japan region
14 Aug 2012 12:06:14 UTC
4.7 531.4 km
Bonin Islands, Japan region
18 Aug 2012 06:51:42 UTC
4.4 10.0 km
Bonin Islands, Japan region
29 Aug 2012 12:13:03 UTC
4.3 336.3 km
Bonin Islands, Japan region
08 Aug 2012 20:53:47 UTC