2
Recorded earthquakes
region
May 1971
south of the Fiji Islands earthquakes in May 1971
Earthquake archive for south of the Fiji Islands in May 1971: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.8
Strongest magnitude
5.7
Average magnitude
485.6 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.8
28 May 1971
Analysis of the recorded activity
During May 1971, 2 earthquakes were recorded near south of the Fiji Islands. Magnitudes ranged from 5.6 to 5.8, with an average of 5.7; depths ranged from 418.2 to 552.9 km, averaging 485.6 km. Activity extended from Wednesday, May 26, 1971 to Friday, May 28, 1971 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list