2
Recorded earthquakes
region
February 1972
Apia earthquakes in February 1972
Earthquake archive for Apia in February 1972: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.9
Strongest magnitude
5.9
Average magnitude
29.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.9
12 Feb 1972
Analysis of the recorded activity
During February 1972, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Apia. Magnitudes ranged from 5.8 to 5.9, with an average of 5.9; depths ranged from 10.0 to 48.1 km, averaging 29.1 km. Activity extended from Saturday, February 12, 1972 to Wednesday, February 23, 1972 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list