region May 1974

Saipan earthquakes in May 1974

Earthquake archive for Saipan in May 1974: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

All periods

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

5.5

Strongest magnitude

5.0

Average magnitude

260.0 km

Average depth

Strongest event

5.5

01 May 1974

Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands

Depth

455.0 km

UTC

15:22:24

Coordinates

18.276, 145.178

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During May 1974, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Saipan. Magnitudes ranged from 4.4 to 5.5, with an average of 5.0; depths ranged from 65.0 to 455.0 km, averaging 260.0 km. Activity extended from Wednesday, May 1, 1974 to Saturday, May 18, 1974 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

Mag

Location

Details

5.5 455.0 km

Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands

01 May 1974 15:22:24 UTC

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4.4 65.0 km

Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands

18 May 1974 09:54:30 UTC