2
Recorded earthquakes
region
August 1987
south of the Kermadec Islands earthquakes in August 1987
Earthquake archive for south of the Kermadec Islands in August 1987: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.1
Strongest magnitude
5.4
Average magnitude
53.2 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.1
16 Aug 1987
Analysis of the recorded activity
During August 1987, 2 earthquakes were recorded near south of the Kermadec Islands. Magnitudes ranged from 4.8 to 6.1, with an average of 5.5; depths ranged from 33.0 to 73.5 km, averaging 53.3 km. Activity extended from Sunday, August 16, 1987 to Wednesday, August 19, 1987 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list
All earthquakes
Mag
Location
Details
6.1
73.5 km
south of the Kermadec Islands, Unknown
16 Aug 1987 21:38:48 UTC
4.8
33.0 km
south of the Kermadec Islands, Unknown
19 Aug 1987 00:25:26 UTC