Earthquakes in May 2011
5 earthquakes recorded worldwide at magnitude 2.5 and above, listed strongest first.
Events per day
Strongest earthquakes
- 6.8
M6.8 earthquake - 124 km NE of Wé, New Caledonia
11 km deep
Major - 6.4
M6.4 earthquake near Arawa, Bougainville
40 km deep
Major - 6.1
M6.1 earthquake - central Mid-Atlantic Ridge
10 km deep
Major - 6.1
M6.1 earthquake near Namie, Fukushima
35 km deep
Major - 6.0
M6.0 earthquake - 224 km SE of Kamaishi, Japan
11 km deep
Major