2
Recorded earthquakes
region
1961
south of the Kermadec Islands earthquakes in 1961
Earthquake archive for south of the Kermadec Islands in 1961: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.1
Strongest magnitude
5.9
Average magnitude
27.5 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.1
02 Oct 1961
Analysis of the recorded activity
During 1961, 2 earthquakes were recorded near south of the Kermadec Islands. Magnitudes ranged from 5.8 to 6.1, with an average of 5.9; depths ranged from 20.0 to 35.0 km, averaging 27.5 km. Activity extended from Tuesday, April 25, 1961 to Monday, October 2, 1961 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list