2
Recorded earthquakes
region
May 1979
Apia earthquakes in May 1979
Earthquake archive for Apia in May 1979: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.6
Strongest magnitude
5.4
Average magnitude
33.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.6
06 May 1979
Analysis of the recorded activity
During May 1979, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Apia. Magnitudes ranged from 5.1 to 5.6, with an average of 5.4; depths ranged from 33.0 to 33.0 km, averaging 33.0 km. Activity extended from Sunday, May 6, 1979 to Wednesday, May 30, 1979 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list