region 1972

Kermadec Islands region earthquakes in 1972

Earthquake archive for Kermadec Islands region in 1972: 5 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

All periods 1971 1973

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

6.6

Strongest magnitude

5.8

Average magnitude

197.6 km

Average depth

Strongest event

6.6

07 Mar 1972

Kermadec Islands region, Unknown

Depth

212.1 km

UTC

07:45:24

Coordinates

-28.266, -178.165

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1972, 5 earthquakes were recorded near Kermadec Islands region. Magnitudes ranged from 5.2 to 6.6, with an average of 5.8; depths ranged from 22.1 to 363.8 km, averaging 197.6 km. Activity extended from Tuesday, March 7, 1972 to Sunday, October 29, 1972 UTC.

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

Event list