2
Recorded earthquakes
region
August 1973
south of the Kermadec Islands earthquakes in August 1973
Earthquake archive for south of the Kermadec Islands in August 1973: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.0
Strongest magnitude
5.2
Average magnitude
139.5 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.0
22 Aug 1973
south of the Kermadec Islands, Unknown
Depth
33.0 km
UTC
06:39:21
Coordinates
-32.791, -179.208
Analysis of the recorded activity
During August 1973, 2 earthquakes were recorded near south of the Kermadec Islands. Magnitudes ranged from 4.3 to 6.0, with an average of 5.2; depths ranged from 33.0 to 246.0 km, averaging 139.5 km. Activity extended from Tuesday, August 21, 1973 to Wednesday, August 22, 1973 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list
All earthquakes
Mag
Location
Details
6.0
33.0 km
south of the Kermadec Islands, Unknown
22 Aug 1973 06:39:21 UTC
4.3
246.0 km
south of the Kermadec Islands, Unknown
21 Aug 1973 16:28:17 UTC