Earthquakes in April 1981
5 earthquakes recorded worldwide at magnitude 2.5 and above, listed strongest first.
Events per day
Strongest earthquakes
- 6.9
M6.9 earthquake - 132 km WNW of Sola, Vanuatu
33 km deep
Major - 6.5
M6.5 earthquake - west of Macquarie Island
10 km deep
Major - 6.2
M6.2 earthquake - west of Macquarie Island
10 km deep
Major - 6.1
M6.1 earthquake - 289 km ESE of Shikotan, Russia
49 km deep
Major - 6.0
M6.0 earthquake - south of the Fiji Islands
540 km deep
Major