region May 2002

Apia earthquakes in May 2002

Earthquake archive for Apia in May 2002: 5 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

5
Recorded earthquakes
5.0
Strongest magnitude
4.6
Average magnitude
67.9 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.0
22 May 2002

Apia, Samoa

Depth
40.6 km
UTC
02:26:06
Coordinates
-16.092, -172.075
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During May 2002, 5 earthquakes were recorded near Apia. Magnitudes ranged from 4.3 to 5.0, with an average of 4.6; depths ranged from 33.0 to 200.0 km, averaging 67.9 km. Activity extended from Friday, May 3, 2002 to Wednesday, May 29, 2002 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

5
5.0 40.6 km
Apia, Samoa
22 May 2002 02:26:06 UTC
4.7 33.0 km
Apia, Samoa
06 May 2002 07:22:16 UTC
4.6 33.0 km
Apia, Samoa
03 May 2002 14:52:07 UTC
4.4 33.0 km
Apia, Samoa
17 May 2002 09:06:46 UTC
4.3 200.0 km
Apia, Samoa
29 May 2002 11:58:39 UTC