2
Recorded earthquakes
region
1972
Volcano Islands earthquakes in 1972
Earthquake archive for Volcano Islands in 1972: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.4
Strongest magnitude
5.4
Average magnitude
20.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.4
19 May 1972
Analysis of the recorded activity
During 1972, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Volcano Islands. Magnitudes ranged from 5.3 to 5.4, with an average of 5.4; depths ranged from 15.0 to 25.0 km, averaging 20.0 km. Activity extended from Friday, May 19, 1972 to Tuesday, August 22, 1972 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list