3
Recorded earthquakes
region
May 1980
south of the Kermadec Islands earthquakes in May 1980
Earthquake archive for south of the Kermadec Islands in May 1980: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.4
Strongest magnitude
4.9
Average magnitude
49.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.4
02 May 1980
south of the Kermadec Islands, Unknown
Depth
81.0 km
UTC
04:15:12
Coordinates
-34.395, -178.937
Analysis of the recorded activity
During May 1980, 3 earthquakes were recorded near south of the Kermadec Islands. Magnitudes ranged from 4.6 to 5.4, with an average of 4.9; depths ranged from 33.0 to 81.0 km, averaging 49.0 km. Activity extended from Friday, May 2, 1980 to Wednesday, May 21, 1980 UTC.
Only 3 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list
All earthquakes
Mag
Location
Details
5.4
81.0 km
south of the Kermadec Islands, Unknown
02 May 1980 04:15:12 UTC
4.7
33.0 km
south of the Kermadec Islands, Unknown
21 May 1980 00:15:31 UTC
4.6
33.0 km
south of the Kermadec Islands, Unknown
21 May 1980 07:06:17 UTC