region May 1975

Apia earthquakes in May 1975

Earthquake archive for Apia in May 1975: 5 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

5
Recorded earthquakes
5.2
Strongest magnitude
4.9
Average magnitude
24.6 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.2
28 May 1975

Apia, Samoa

Depth
21.0 km
UTC
02:55:21
Coordinates
-16.418, -172.371
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During May 1975, 5 earthquakes were recorded near Apia. Magnitudes ranged from 4.3 to 5.2, with an average of 4.9; depths ranged from 2.0 to 34.0 km, averaging 24.6 km. Activity extended from Tuesday, May 13, 1975 to Wednesday, May 28, 1975 UTC.

Only 5 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

5
5.2 21.0 km
Apia, Samoa
28 May 1975 02:55:21 UTC
5.2 2.0 km
Apia, Samoa
20 May 1975 19:40:28 UTC
4.9 33.0 km
Apia, Samoa
19 May 1975 04:36:50 UTC
4.9 34.0 km
Apia, Samoa
13 May 1975 21:06:50 UTC
4.3 33.0 km
Apia, Samoa
24 May 1975 05:31:57 UTC