2
Recorded earthquakes
region
May 1980
Macquarie Island region earthquakes in May 1980
Earthquake archive for Macquarie Island region in May 1980: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.2
Strongest magnitude
5.2
Average magnitude
21.5 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.2
27 May 1980
Analysis of the recorded activity
During May 1980, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Macquarie Island region. Magnitudes ranged from 5.1 to 5.2, with an average of 5.2; depths ranged from 10.0 to 33.0 km, averaging 21.5 km. Activity extended from Friday, May 2, 1980 to Tuesday, May 27, 1980 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list