2
Recorded earthquakes
region
May 1987
Volcano Islands earthquakes in May 1987
Earthquake archive for Volcano Islands in May 1987: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.4
Strongest magnitude
5.3
Average magnitude
101.4 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.4
19 May 1987
Analysis of the recorded activity
During May 1987, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Volcano Islands. Magnitudes ranged from 5.2 to 5.4, with an average of 5.3; depths ranged from 84.2 to 118.5 km, averaging 101.4 km. Activity extended from Tuesday, May 19, 1987 to Friday, May 29, 1987 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list