region August 1976

Kermadec Islands region earthquakes in August 1976

Earthquake archive for Kermadec Islands region in August 1976: 5 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

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Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

5.9

Strongest magnitude

5.1

Average magnitude

35.0 km

Average depth

Strongest event

5.9

31 Aug 1976

Kermadec Islands region, Unknown

Depth

51.0 km

UTC

13:22:10

Coordinates

-28.290, -176.633

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During August 1976, 5 earthquakes were recorded near Kermadec Islands region. Magnitudes ranged from 4.8 to 5.9, with an average of 5.1; depths ranged from 25.0 to 51.0 km, averaging 35.0 km. Activity extended from Thursday, August 5, 1976 to Tuesday, August 31, 1976 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

Mag

Location

Details

5.9 51.0 km