2
Recorded earthquakes
region
May 1959
Arawa earthquakes in May 1959
Earthquake archive for Arawa in May 1959: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.3
Strongest magnitude
6.1
Average magnitude
50.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.3
16 May 1959
Analysis of the recorded activity
During May 1959, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Arawa. Magnitudes ranged from 5.9 to 6.3, with an average of 6.1; depths ranged from 35.0 to 65.0 km, averaging 50.0 km. Activity extended from Saturday, May 16, 1959 to Sunday, May 31, 1959 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list