Earthquakes in May 1991
12 earthquakes recorded worldwide at magnitude 2.5 and above, listed strongest first.
Events per day
Strongest earthquakes
- 7.0
M7.0 earthquake - 71 km SE of King Cove, Alaska
28 km deep
Extreme - 7.0
M7.0 earthquake near Gorontalo, Gorontalo
33 km deep
Extreme - 6.8
M6.8 earthquake near Moquegua, Moquegua Department
128 km deep
Major - 6.7
M6.7 earthquake - Bonin Islands, Japan region
433 km deep
Major - 6.6
M6.6 earthquake near Baukau, Baucau
18 km deep
Major - 6.4
M6.4 earthquake near Wewak, East Sepik Province
59 km deep
Major - 6.3
M6.3 earthquake - 41 km WSW of Hihifo, Tonga
115 km deep
Major - 6.3
M6.3 earthquake - Central Alaska
115 km deep
Major - 6.2
M6.2 earthquake near Changuinola, Bocas del Toro Province
10 km deep
Major - 6.1
M6.1 earthquake - 237 km E of Yamada, Japan
10 km deep
Major - 6.0
M6.0 earthquake - South Indian Ocean
22 km deep
Major - 6.0
M6.0 earthquake near San Juan de Urabá, Antioquia
36 km deep
Major