region 1960

Kermadec Islands region earthquakes in 1960

Earthquake archive for Kermadec Islands region in 1960: 5 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

All periods 1959 1961

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

6.3

Strongest magnitude

5.9

Average magnitude

23.0 km

Average depth

Strongest event

6.3

06 Nov 1960

Kermadec Islands region, Unknown

Depth

25.0 km

UTC

06:14:52

Coordinates

-31.125, -177.526

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1960, 5 earthquakes were recorded near Kermadec Islands region. Magnitudes ranged from 5.6 to 6.3, with an average of 5.9; depths ranged from 15.0 to 35.0 km, averaging 23.0 km. Activity extended from Wednesday, June 15, 1960 to Thursday, December 22, 1960 UTC.

Only 5 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list