Earthquakes in May 1983
10 earthquakes recorded worldwide at magnitude 2.5 and above, listed strongest first.
Events per day
Strongest earthquakes
- 7.4
M7.4 earthquake near Noshiro, Akita
24 km deep
Extreme - 6.7
M6.7 earthquake near Kokopo, East New Britain Province
72 km deep
Major - 6.7
M6.7 earthquake near Coalinga, California
10 km deep
Major - 6.5
M6.5 earthquake - 168 km NW of Pangai, Tonga
33 km deep
Major - 6.5
M6.5 earthquake near Kimbe, West New Britain Province
112 km deep
Major - 6.2
M6.2 earthquake near Daruba, North Maluku
125 km deep
Major - 6.2
M6.2 earthquake - Kuril Islands
24 km deep
Major - 6.1
M6.1 earthquake - Revilla Gigedo Islands region
10 km deep
Major - 6.1
M6.1 earthquake near La Concepción, Chiriquí Province
39 km deep
Major - 6.0
M6.0 earthquake near Maullín, Los Lagos Region
23 km deep
Major