region 1966

Kermadec Islands earthquakes in 1966

Earthquake archive for Kermadec Islands in 1966: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

3
Recorded earthquakes
5.7
Strongest magnitude
5.6
Average magnitude
33.4 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.7
10 Jul 1966

Kermadec Islands, New Zealand

Depth
27.7 km
UTC
10:00:38
Coordinates
-30.370, -177.757
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1966, 3 earthquakes were recorded near Kermadec Islands. Magnitudes ranged from 5.4 to 5.7, with an average of 5.6; depths ranged from 15.0 to 57.5 km, averaging 33.4 km. Activity extended from Thursday, February 10, 1966 to Thursday, July 28, 1966 UTC.

Only 3 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

3
5.7 27.7 km
Kermadec Islands, New Zealand
10 Jul 1966 10:00:38 UTC
5.5 57.5 km
Kermadec Islands, New Zealand
28 Jul 1966 12:07:52 UTC
5.4 15.0 km
Kermadec Islands, New Zealand
10 Feb 1966 01:24:15 UTC