region May 1968

Kermadec Islands earthquakes in May 1968

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

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Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

7.0

Strongest magnitude

6.5

Average magnitude

40.7 km

Average depth

Strongest event

7.0

20 May 1968

Kermadec Islands, New Zealand

Depth

55.9 km

UTC

07:13:08

Coordinates

-30.799, -178.194

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During May 1968, 5 earthquakes were recorded near Kermadec Islands. Magnitudes ranged from 5.9 to 7.0, with an average of 6.5; depths ranged from 22.3 to 60.1 km, averaging 40.7 km. Activity extended from Wednesday, May 15, 1968 to Thursday, May 30, 1968 UTC.

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

Event list