5
Recorded earthquakes
region
August 1976
south of the Fiji Islands earthquakes in August 1976
Earthquake archive for south of the Fiji Islands in August 1976: 5 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.4
Strongest magnitude
4.9
Average magnitude
536.2 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.4
15 Aug 1976
Analysis of the recorded activity
During August 1976, 5 earthquakes were recorded near south of the Fiji Islands. Magnitudes ranged from 4.6 to 5.4, with an average of 4.9; depths ranged from 437.0 to 616.0 km, averaging 536.2 km. Activity extended from Sunday, August 15, 1976 to Tuesday, August 31, 1976 UTC.
Only 5 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list
All earthquakes
Mag
Location
Details
5.4
509.0 km
south of the Fiji Islands, Unknown
15 Aug 1976 18:43:45 UTC
5.1
571.0 km
south of the Fiji Islands, Unknown
30 Aug 1976 02:44:44 UTC
4.9
548.0 km
south of the Fiji Islands, Unknown
26 Aug 1976 06:10:41 UTC
4.7
616.0 km
south of the Fiji Islands, Unknown
21 Aug 1976 13:28:17 UTC
4.6
437.0 km
south of the Fiji Islands, Unknown
31 Aug 1976 12:42:38 UTC