Earthquakes in February 1972

6 earthquakes recorded worldwide at magnitude 2.5 and above, listed strongest first.

Events

6

Strongest

M7.4

96 km SE of Lata, Solomon Islands

Busiest day

29 Feb

2 events

Daily average

0.2

Events per day

Strongest earthquakes

7.4
M7.4 earthquake - 96 km SE of Lata, Solomon Islands
19967 d ago103 km deep
Extreme
7.2
M7.2 earthquake - 193 km SSE of Wada, Japan
19953 d ago46 km deep
Extreme
6.3
M6.3 earthquake - South Sandwich Islands region
19957 d ago29 km deep
Major
6.1
M6.1 earthquake - 195 km SSE of Katsuura, Japan
19953 d ago57 km deep
Major
6.1
M6.1 earthquake - 131 km SE of Kirakira, Solomon Islands
19963 d ago21 km deep
Major
6.0
M6.0 earthquake near Puerto Natales, Region of Magallanes
19973 d ago15 km deep
Major