Earthquakes in October 1972
6 earthquakes recorded worldwide at magnitude 2.5 and above, listed strongest first.
Events per day
Strongest earthquakes
- 6.6
M6.6 earthquake - 194 km SW of La Cruz de Loreto, Mexico
12 km deep
Major - 6.3
M6.3 earthquake near Bulolo, Morobe Province
10 km deep
Major - 6.3
M6.3 earthquake - 60 km SSW of Isangel, Vanuatu
30 km deep
Major - 6.3
M6.3 earthquake near Kimbe, West New Britain Province
44 km deep
Major - 6.2
M6.2 earthquake - North Atlantic Ocean
15 km deep
Major - 6.1
M6.1 earthquake near Arawa, Bougainville
49 km deep
Major