Earthquakes in May 1981

6 earthquakes recorded worldwide at magnitude 2.5 and above, listed strongest first.

Events

6

Strongest

M7.6

off the west coast of the South Island of New Zealand

Busiest day

2 May

1 events

Daily average

0.2

Events per day

Strongest earthquakes

7.6
M7.6 earthquake - off the west coast of the South Island of New Zealand
16580 d ago33 km deep
Extreme
6.4
M6.4 earthquake near Salinas, Santa Elena
16599 d ago33 km deep
Major
6.3
M6.3 earthquake near Jurm, Badakhshan
16603 d ago229 km deep
Major
6.0
M6.0 earthquake near Kimbe, West New Britain Province
16577 d ago71 km deep
Major
6.0
M6.0 earthquake - 109 km ESE of Pondaguitan, Philippines
16592 d ago145 km deep
Major
6.0
M6.0 earthquake near Yakumo, Hokkaido
16596 d ago200 km deep
Major