region December 1991

Kermadec Islands earthquakes in December 1991

Earthquake archive for Kermadec Islands in December 1991: 5 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

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Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

5.7

Strongest magnitude

5.2

Average magnitude

46.4 km

Average depth

Strongest event

5.7

15 Dec 1991

Kermadec Islands, New Zealand

Depth

56.3 km

UTC

06:36:38

Coordinates

-30.434, -177.921

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During December 1991, 5 earthquakes were recorded near Kermadec Islands. Magnitudes ranged from 4.9 to 5.7, with an average of 5.2; depths ranged from 33.0 to 71.2 km, averaging 46.4 km. Activity extended from Saturday, December 14, 1991 to Sunday, December 29, 1991 UTC.

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

Event list