2
Recorded earthquakes
region
August 1989
Apia earthquakes in August 1989
Earthquake archive for Apia in August 1989: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.3
Strongest magnitude
5.0
Average magnitude
38.8 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.3
20 Aug 1989
Analysis of the recorded activity
During August 1989, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Apia. Magnitudes ranged from 4.7 to 5.3, with an average of 5.0; depths ranged from 33.0 to 44.7 km, averaging 38.9 km. Activity extended from Saturday, August 12, 1989 to Sunday, August 20, 1989 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list
All earthquakes
Mag
Location
Details
5.3
44.7 km
Apia, Samoa
20 Aug 1989 01:31:54 UTC
4.7
33.0 km
Apia, Samoa
12 Aug 1989 06:29:55 UTC