region December 1983

Apia earthquakes in December 1983

Earthquake archive for Apia in December 1983: 5 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

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Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

6.2

Strongest magnitude

5.3

Average magnitude

33.0 km

Average depth

Strongest event

6.2

03 Dec 1983

Apia, Samoa

Depth

33.0 km

UTC

01:23:55

Coordinates

-15.240, -172.915

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During December 1983, 5 earthquakes were recorded near Apia. Magnitudes ranged from 4.4 to 6.2, with an average of 5.3; depths ranged from 33.0 to 33.0 km, averaging 33.0 km. Activity extended from Saturday, December 3, 1983 to Wednesday, December 14, 1983 UTC.

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

Event list