region 1947

Apia earthquakes in 1947

Earthquake archive for Apia in 1947: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
6.3
Strongest magnitude
6.2
Average magnitude
15.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.3
31 Dec 1947

Apia, Samoa

Depth
15.0 km
UTC
15:06:32
Coordinates
-15.121, -173.403
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1947, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Apia. Magnitudes ranged from 6.2 to 6.3, with an average of 6.2; depths ranged from 15.0 to 15.0 km, averaging 15.0 km. Activity extended from Thursday, September 4, 1947 to Wednesday, December 31, 1947 UTC.

Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

2
6.3 15.0 km
Apia, Samoa
31 Dec 1947 15:06:32 UTC
6.2 15.0 km
Apia, Samoa
04 Sep 1947 00:30:16 UTC