Earthquakes in November 1972
8 earthquakes recorded worldwide at magnitude 2.5 and above, listed strongest first.
Events per day
Strongest earthquakes
- 7.0
M7.0 earthquake - 68 km SSW of Isangel, Vanuatu
18 km deep
Extreme - 6.8
M6.8 earthquake near Salina Cruz, Oaxaca
14 km deep
Major - 6.5
M6.5 earthquake - 144 km W of Panguna, Papua New Guinea
15 km deep
Major - 6.3
M6.3 earthquake - 256 km SW of Ambon, Indonesia
423 km deep
Major - 6.2
M6.2 earthquake - 73 km WNW of Murghob, Tajikistan
114 km deep
Major - 6.2
M6.2 earthquake - 65 km S of Isangel, Vanuatu
45 km deep
Major - 6.1
M6.1 earthquake near Hualien City, Taiwan
24 km deep
Major - 6.0
M6.0 earthquake near Ende, East Nusa Tenggara
31 km deep
Major