5
Recorded earthquakes
region
May 1989
Apia earthquakes in May 1989
Earthquake archive for Apia in May 1989: 5 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.8
Strongest magnitude
5.4
Average magnitude
55.3 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.8
28 May 1989
Analysis of the recorded activity
During May 1989, 5 earthquakes were recorded near Apia. Magnitudes ranged from 4.9 to 5.8, with an average of 5.4; depths ranged from 33.0 to 86.0 km, averaging 55.3 km. Activity extended from Monday, May 15, 1989 to Sunday, May 28, 1989 UTC.
Only 5 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list