Earthquakes in May 1951
9 earthquakes recorded worldwide at magnitude 2.5 and above, listed strongest first.
Events per day
Strongest earthquakes
- 6.8
M6.8 earthquake - south of Tasmania
15 km deep
Major - 6.4
M6.4 earthquake - Mid-Indian Ridge
15 km deep
Major - 6.3
M6.3 earthquake near Sentani, Papua
25 km deep
Major - 6.2
M6.2 earthquake near Sanchez-Mira, Cagayan Valley
61 km deep
Major - 6.2
M6.2 earthquake near Santiago de María, Usulutan
10 km deep
Major - 6.1
M6.1 earthquake near Namlea, Maluku
35 km deep
Major - 6.1
M6.1 earthquake near Tocopilla, Antofagasta
53 km deep
Major - 6.1
M6.1 earthquake near San Antonio, Valparaiso
33 km deep
Major - 6.1
M6.1 earthquake near Búzi, Sofala
25 km deep
Major