Earthquakes in May 1950
10 earthquakes recorded worldwide at magnitude 2.5 and above, listed strongest first.
Events per day
Strongest earthquakes
- 7.1
M7.1 earthquake - 91 km SSE of Isangel, Vanuatu
50 km deep
Extreme - 6.9
M6.9 earthquake - 107 km S of Isangel, Vanuatu
35 km deep
Major - 6.7
M6.7 earthquake - 110 km SSE of Isangel, Vanuatu
35 km deep
Major - 6.4
M6.4 earthquake - 128 km SSW of Isangel, Vanuatu
20 km deep
Major - 6.3
M6.3 earthquake - 85 km S of Isangel, Vanuatu
15 km deep
Major - 6.2
M6.2 earthquake near Nishinoomote, Kagoshima
46 km deep
Major - 6.2
M6.2 earthquake - 124 km SSW of Isangel, Vanuatu
15 km deep
Major - 6.2
M6.2 earthquake - 231 km SE of Mozambique, Mozambique
15 km deep
Major - 6.2
M6.2 earthquake - west of Macquarie Island
15 km deep
Major - 6.1
M6.1 earthquake near Ahal, Ahal
15 km deep
Major