Earthquakes in May 1961
9 earthquakes recorded worldwide at magnitude 2.5 and above, listed strongest first.
Events per day
Strongest earthquakes
- 6.4
M6.4 earthquake near Sarigerme, Muğla
35 km deep
Major - 6.3
M6.3 earthquake - Kermadec Islands region
30 km deep
Major - 6.2
M6.2 earthquake near El Viejo, Chinandega Department
102 km deep
Major - 6.2
M6.2 earthquake near Arawa, Bougainville
60 km deep
Major - 6.1
M6.1 earthquake - 225 km SSW of Vaini, Tonga
70 km deep
Major - 6.1
M6.1 earthquake - 83 km SSE of Attu Station, Alaska
30 km deep
Major - 6.1
M6.1 earthquake near Nacimiento, Biobio
25 km deep
Major - 6.0
M6.0 earthquake near Puerto Peñasco, Sonora
15 km deep
Major - 6.0
M6.0 earthquake near Nuku‘alofa, Tongatapu
27 km deep
Major