region September 1976

Apia earthquakes in September 1976

Earthquake archive for Apia in September 1976: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

All periods

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

5.1

Strongest magnitude

5.0

Average magnitude

17.0 km

Average depth

Strongest event

5.1

11 Sep 1976

Apia, Samoa

Depth

29.0 km

UTC

07:23:30

Coordinates

-16.153, -172.710

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During September 1976, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Apia. Magnitudes ranged from 4.8 to 5.1, with an average of 5.0; depths ranged from 5.0 to 29.0 km, averaging 17.0 km. Activity extended from Wednesday, September 1, 1976 to Saturday, September 11, 1976 UTC.

Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

Mag

Location

Details

5.1 29.0 km

Apia, Samoa

11 Sep 1976 07:23:30 UTC

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4.8 5.0 km

Apia, Samoa

01 Sep 1976 02:19:51 UTC