region May 1987

Apia earthquakes in May 1987

Earthquake archive for Apia in May 1987: 4 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

4
Recorded earthquakes
5.7
Strongest magnitude
5.1
Average magnitude
33.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.7
30 May 1987

Apia, Samoa

Depth
33.0 km
UTC
02:59:36
Coordinates
-15.322, -173.555
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During May 1987, 4 earthquakes were recorded near Apia. Magnitudes ranged from 4.7 to 5.7, with an average of 5.1; depths ranged from 33.0 to 33.0 km, averaging 33.0 km. Activity extended from Friday, May 1, 1987 to Saturday, May 30, 1987 UTC.

Only 4 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

4
5.7 33.0 km
Apia, Samoa
30 May 1987 02:59:36 UTC
5.3 33.0 km
Apia, Samoa
01 May 1987 06:46:37 UTC
4.8 33.0 km
Apia, Samoa
12 May 1987 05:18:14 UTC
4.7 33.0 km
Apia, Samoa
08 May 1987 11:28:15 UTC