2
Recorded earthquakes
region
December 1978
south of the Kermadec Islands earthquakes in December 1978
Earthquake archive for south of the Kermadec Islands in December 1978: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.2
Strongest magnitude
5.2
Average magnitude
70.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.2
29 Dec 1978
south of the Kermadec Islands, Unknown
Depth
90.0 km
UTC
01:57:55
Coordinates
-33.202, -179.733
Analysis of the recorded activity
During December 1978, 2 earthquakes were recorded near south of the Kermadec Islands. Magnitudes ranged from 5.1 to 5.2, with an average of 5.2; depths ranged from 50.0 to 90.0 km, averaging 70.0 km. Activity extended from Tuesday, December 12, 1978 to Friday, December 29, 1978 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list