3
Recorded earthquakes
region
1970
south of the Fiji Islands earthquakes in 1970
Earthquake archive for south of the Fiji Islands in 1970: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
7.3
Strongest magnitude
6.2
Average magnitude
403.4 km
Average depth
Strongest event
7.3
20 Jan 1970
Analysis of the recorded activity
During 1970, 3 earthquakes were recorded near south of the Fiji Islands. Magnitudes ranged from 5.5 to 7.3, with an average of 6.2; depths ranged from 50.3 to 582.6 km, averaging 403.4 km. Activity extended from Tuesday, January 20, 1970 to Wednesday, November 18, 1970 UTC.
Only 3 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list