2
Recorded earthquakes
region
April 1973
Apia earthquakes in April 1973
Earthquake archive for Apia in April 1973: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.3
Strongest magnitude
5.0
Average magnitude
51.5 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.3
20 Apr 1973
Analysis of the recorded activity
During April 1973, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Apia. Magnitudes ranged from 4.6 to 5.3, with an average of 5.0; depths ranged from 49.0 to 54.0 km, averaging 51.5 km. Activity extended from Friday, April 20, 1973 to Sunday, April 22, 1973 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list
All earthquakes
Mag
Location
Details
5.3
49.0 km
Apia, Samoa
20 Apr 1973 00:33:10 UTC
4.6
54.0 km
Apia, Samoa
22 Apr 1973 08:50:42 UTC