region 1970

Kermadec Islands earthquakes in 1970

Earthquake archive for Kermadec Islands in 1970: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

All periods 1969 1971

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

5.6

Strongest magnitude

5.6

Average magnitude

40.4 km

Average depth

Strongest event

5.6

01 Jan 1970

Kermadec Islands, New Zealand

Depth

35.0 km

UTC

17:11:00

Coordinates

-29.400, -177.169

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1970, 3 earthquakes were recorded near Kermadec Islands. Magnitudes ranged from 5.6 to 5.6, with an average of 5.6; depths ranged from 35.0 to 51.1 km, averaging 40.4 km. Activity extended from Thursday, January 1, 1970 to Monday, May 25, 1970 UTC.

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

Event list