2
Recorded earthquakes
region
May 1975
south of the Kermadec Islands earthquakes in May 1975
Earthquake archive for south of the Kermadec Islands in May 1975: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.8
Strongest magnitude
5.1
Average magnitude
40.5 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.8
09 May 1975
south of the Kermadec Islands, Unknown
Depth
47.0 km
UTC
18:35:05
Coordinates
-32.654, -179.316
Analysis of the recorded activity
During May 1975, 2 earthquakes were recorded near south of the Kermadec Islands. Magnitudes ranged from 4.4 to 5.8, with an average of 5.1; depths ranged from 34.0 to 47.0 km, averaging 40.5 km. Activity extended from Friday, May 9, 1975 to Sunday, May 18, 1975 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list
All earthquakes
Mag
Location
Details
5.8
47.0 km
south of the Kermadec Islands, Unknown
09 May 1975 18:35:05 UTC
4.4
34.0 km
south of the Kermadec Islands, Unknown
18 May 1975 19:28:29 UTC