2
Recorded earthquakes
region
1959
Apia earthquakes in 1959
Earthquake archive for Apia in 1959: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.2
Strongest magnitude
6.0
Average magnitude
26.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.2
12 Apr 1959
Analysis of the recorded activity
During 1959, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Apia. Magnitudes ranged from 5.9 to 6.2, with an average of 6.0; depths ranged from 15.0 to 37.0 km, averaging 26.0 km. Activity extended from Tuesday, March 31, 1959 to Sunday, April 12, 1959 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list