5
Recorded earthquakes
region
August 1980
Apia earthquakes in August 1980
Earthquake archive for Apia in August 1980: 5 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.2
Strongest magnitude
5.1
Average magnitude
39.8 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.2
24 Aug 1980
Analysis of the recorded activity
During August 1980, 5 earthquakes were recorded near Apia. Magnitudes ranged from 4.7 to 6.2, with an average of 5.1; depths ranged from 33.0 to 61.0 km, averaging 39.8 km. Activity extended from Sunday, August 17, 1980 to Sunday, August 31, 1980 UTC.
Only 5 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list