3
Recorded earthquakes
region
February 1980
Macquarie Island region earthquakes in February 1980
Earthquake archive for Macquarie Island region in February 1980: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.5
Strongest magnitude
5.7
Average magnitude
10.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.5
07 Feb 1980
Analysis of the recorded activity
During February 1980, 3 earthquakes were recorded near Macquarie Island region. Magnitudes ranged from 4.8 to 6.5, with an average of 5.7; depths ranged from 10.0 to 10.0 km, averaging 10.0 km. Activity extended from Thursday, February 7, 1980 to Thursday, February 7, 1980 UTC.
Only 3 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list