region April 1968

Apia earthquakes in April 1968

Earthquake archive for Apia in April 1968: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

3
Recorded earthquakes
6.3
Strongest magnitude
6.2
Average magnitude
22.5 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.3
20 Apr 1968

Apia, Samoa

Depth
17.1 km
UTC
12:25:09
Coordinates
-15.664, -172.672
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During April 1968, 3 earthquakes were recorded near Apia. Magnitudes ranged from 6.0 to 6.3, with an average of 6.2; depths ranged from 10.0 to 40.4 km, averaging 22.5 km. Activity extended from Saturday, April 20, 1968 to Friday, April 26, 1968 UTC.

Only 3 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

3
6.3 17.1 km
Apia, Samoa
20 Apr 1968 12:25:09 UTC
6.2 40.4 km
Apia, Samoa
26 Apr 1968 00:42:37 UTC
6.0 10.0 km
Apia, Samoa
25 Apr 1968 21:25:34 UTC