region 1968

Kermadec Islands region earthquakes in 1968

Earthquake archive for Kermadec Islands region in 1968: 5 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

All periods 1967 1969

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

6.1

Strongest magnitude

5.8

Average magnitude

87.7 km

Average depth

Strongest event

6.1

20 Jan 1968

Kermadec Islands region, Unknown

Depth

356.6 km

UTC

21:21:33

Coordinates

-30.116, -179.547

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1968, 5 earthquakes were recorded near Kermadec Islands region. Magnitudes ranged from 5.6 to 6.1, with an average of 5.8; depths ranged from 15.0 to 356.6 km, averaging 87.7 km. Activity extended from Saturday, January 20, 1968 to Friday, September 20, 1968 UTC.

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

Event list