region February 1973

Saipan earthquakes in February 1973

Earthquake archive for Saipan in February 1973: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

All periods

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

5.1

Strongest magnitude

4.9

Average magnitude

207.0 km

Average depth

Strongest event

5.1

19 Feb 1973

Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands

Depth

168.0 km

UTC

07:14:16

Coordinates

17.082, 145.695

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During February 1973, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Saipan. Magnitudes ranged from 4.7 to 5.1, with an average of 4.9; depths ranged from 168.0 to 246.0 km, averaging 207.0 km. Activity extended from Monday, February 19, 1973 to Wednesday, February 28, 1973 UTC.

Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

Mag

Location

Details

5.1 168.0 km

Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands

19 Feb 1973 07:14:16 UTC

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4.7 246.0 km

Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands

28 Feb 1973 01:33:12 UTC