region 1996

Macquarie Island region earthquakes in 1996

Earthquake archive for Macquarie Island region in 1996: 5 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

All periods 1995 1997

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

5.5

Strongest magnitude

4.6

Average magnitude

14.6 km

Average depth

Strongest event

5.5

18 Jan 1996

Macquarie Island region, Unknown

Depth

10.0 km

UTC

20:02:05

Coordinates

-58.277, 157.885

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1996, 5 earthquakes were recorded near Macquarie Island region. Magnitudes ranged from 4.2 to 5.5, with an average of 4.6; depths ranged from 10.0 to 33.0 km, averaging 14.6 km. Activity extended from Thursday, January 11, 1996 to Thursday, September 5, 1996 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

Mag

Location

Details

5.5 10.0 km