2
Recorded earthquakes
region
October 1968
Apia earthquakes in October 1968
Earthquake archive for Apia in October 1968: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.1
Strongest magnitude
6.0
Average magnitude
12.5 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.1
06 Oct 1968
Analysis of the recorded activity
During October 1968, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Apia. Magnitudes ranged from 5.9 to 6.1, with an average of 6.0; depths ranged from 10.0 to 15.0 km, averaging 12.5 km. Activity extended from Sunday, October 6, 1968 to Wednesday, October 9, 1968 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list