region March 1981

Apia earthquakes in March 1981

Earthquake archive for Apia in March 1981: 5 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

5
Recorded earthquakes
5.2
Strongest magnitude
5.1
Average magnitude
68.9 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.2
19 Mar 1981

Apia, Samoa

Depth
33.0 km
UTC
13:21:37
Coordinates
-16.202, -172.947
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During March 1981, 5 earthquakes were recorded near Apia. Magnitudes ranged from 4.9 to 5.2, with an average of 5.1; depths ranged from 33.0 to 146.1 km, averaging 68.9 km. Activity extended from Sunday, March 1, 1981 to Friday, March 20, 1981 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

5
5.2 33.0 km
Apia, Samoa
19 Mar 1981 13:21:37 UTC
5.2 33.0 km
Apia, Samoa
14 Mar 1981 05:39:09 UTC
5.1 33.0 km
Apia, Samoa
01 Mar 1981 00:40:56 UTC
4.9 146.1 km
Apia, Samoa
20 Mar 1981 22:31:03 UTC
4.9 99.3 km
Apia, Samoa
03 Mar 1981 15:41:53 UTC