3
Recorded earthquakes
city
1972
Chania earthquakes in 1972
Earthquake archive for Chania in 1972: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.2
Strongest magnitude
5.6
Average magnitude
33.3 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.2
04 May 1972
Analysis of the recorded activity
During 1972, 3 earthquakes were recorded near Chania. Magnitudes ranged from 5.3 to 6.2, with an average of 5.6; depths ranged from 14.2 to 49.4 km, averaging 33.3 km. Activity extended from Saturday, April 29, 1972 to Sunday, November 5, 1972 UTC.
Only 3 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list