region January 1962

Apia earthquakes in January 1962

Earthquake archive for Apia in January 1962: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
6.1
Strongest magnitude
6.0
Average magnitude
21.6 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.1
28 Jan 1962

Apia, Samoa

Depth
18.1 km
UTC
05:40:09
Coordinates
-17.104, -171.932
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During January 1962, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Apia. Magnitudes ranged from 5.9 to 6.1, with an average of 6.0; depths ranged from 18.1 to 25.0 km, averaging 21.6 km. Activity extended from Friday, January 5, 1962 to Sunday, January 28, 1962 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

2
6.1 18.1 km
Apia, Samoa
28 Jan 1962 05:40:09 UTC
5.9 25.0 km
Apia, Samoa
05 Jan 1962 08:08:07 UTC