2
Recorded earthquakes
region
August 1985
south of the Kermadec Islands earthquakes in August 1985
Earthquake archive for south of the Kermadec Islands in August 1985: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
4.9
Strongest magnitude
4.8
Average magnitude
33.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
4.9
09 Aug 1985
south of the Kermadec Islands, Unknown
Depth
33.0 km
UTC
17:38:58
Coordinates
-32.193, -178.731
Analysis of the recorded activity
During August 1985, 2 earthquakes were recorded near south of the Kermadec Islands. Magnitudes ranged from 4.6 to 4.9, with an average of 4.8; depths ranged from 33.0 to 33.0 km, averaging 33.0 km. Activity extended from Friday, August 9, 1985 to Sunday, August 18, 1985 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list
All earthquakes
Mag
Location
Details
4.9
33.0 km
south of the Kermadec Islands, Unknown
09 Aug 1985 17:38:58 UTC
4.6
33.0 km
south of the Kermadec Islands, Unknown
18 Aug 1985 16:16:44 UTC