2
Recorded earthquakes
region
August 1978
Apia earthquakes in August 1978
Earthquake archive for Apia in August 1978: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.5
Strongest magnitude
5.4
Average magnitude
33.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.5
01 Aug 1978
Analysis of the recorded activity
During August 1978, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Apia. Magnitudes ranged from 5.3 to 5.5, with an average of 5.4; depths ranged from 33.0 to 33.0 km, averaging 33.0 km. Activity extended from Tuesday, August 1, 1978 to Friday, August 4, 1978 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list