3
Recorded earthquakes
region
October 1949
Arawa earthquakes in October 1949
Earthquake archive for Arawa in October 1949: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
7.2
Strongest magnitude
6.7
Average magnitude
60.1 km
Average depth
Strongest event
7.2
19 Oct 1949
Analysis of the recorded activity
During October 1949, 3 earthquakes were recorded near Arawa. Magnitudes ranged from 6.3 to 7.2, with an average of 6.7; depths ranged from 60.0 to 60.3 km, averaging 60.1 km. Activity extended from Wednesday, October 19, 1949 to Friday, October 21, 1949 UTC.
Only 3 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list