region September 1978

Kermadec Islands earthquakes in September 1978

Earthquake archive for Kermadec Islands in September 1978: 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

5.6

Average magnitude

36.2 km

Average depth

Strongest event

5.9

08 Sep 1978

Kermadec Islands, New Zealand

Depth

33.0 km

UTC

22:56:56

Coordinates

-30.367, -178.151

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During September 1978, 5 earthquakes were recorded near Kermadec Islands. Magnitudes ranged from 5.3 to 5.9, with an average of 5.6; depths ranged from 17.0 to 63.0 km, averaging 36.2 km. Activity extended from Friday, September 1, 1978 to Saturday, September 30, 1978 UTC.

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

Event list