Earthquakes in May 1972
11 earthquakes recorded worldwide at magnitude 2.5 and above, listed strongest first.
Events per day
Strongest earthquakes
- 7.1
M7.1 earthquake - 146 km NW of Neiafu, Tonga
224 km deep
Extreme - 6.9
M6.9 earthquake near Alicia, Cagayan Valley
31 km deep
Major - 6.7
M6.7 earthquake - 21 km ENE of Norsup, Vanuatu
54 km deep
Major - 6.6
M6.6 earthquake near Kokopo, East New Britain Province
27 km deep
Major - 6.4
M6.4 earthquake - 248 km S of Taliwang, Indonesia
27 km deep
Major - 6.3
M6.3 earthquake - Pacific-Antarctic Ridge
11 km deep
Major - 6.2
M6.2 earthquake near Mamburao, Mimaropa
27 km deep
Major - 6.2
M6.2 earthquake near Chaniá, Crete
36 km deep
Major - 6.1
M6.1 earthquake - southeast of the Loyalty Islands
11 km deep
Major - 6.1
M6.1 earthquake - 182 km W of Pangai, Tonga
31 km deep
Major - 6.1
M6.1 earthquake - Galapagos Triple Junction region
29 km deep
Major