2
Recorded earthquakes
region
May 1956
Apia earthquakes in May 1956
Earthquake archive for Apia in May 1956: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.3
Strongest magnitude
6.1
Average magnitude
35.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.3
22 May 1956
Analysis of the recorded activity
During May 1956, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Apia. Magnitudes ranged from 5.8 to 6.3, with an average of 6.1; depths ranged from 25.0 to 45.0 km, averaging 35.0 km. Activity extended from Saturday, May 5, 1956 to Tuesday, May 22, 1956 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list