Earthquakes in May 1978
5 earthquakes recorded worldwide at magnitude 2.5 and above, listed strongest first.
Events per day
Strongest earthquakes
- 6.8
M6.8 earthquake - Volcano Islands, Japan region
33 km deep
Major - 6.7
M6.7 earthquake - 192 km WSW of Adak, Alaska
25 km deep
Major - 6.7
M6.7 earthquake - 63 km NNE of Port-Olry, Vanuatu
160 km deep
Major - 6.3
M6.3 earthquake near Makurazaki, Kagoshima
161 km deep
Major - 6.0
M6.0 earthquake - Off the coast of Aisen, Chile
33 km deep
Major