4
Recorded earthquakes
region
May 1978
Arawa earthquakes in May 1978
Earthquake archive for Arawa in May 1978: 4 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.6
Strongest magnitude
5.0
Average magnitude
65.2 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.6
29 May 1978
Analysis of the recorded activity
During May 1978, 4 earthquakes were recorded near Arawa. Magnitudes ranged from 4.6 to 5.6, with an average of 5.0; depths ranged from 43.0 to 101.0 km, averaging 65.3 km. Activity extended from Wednesday, May 17, 1978 to Monday, May 29, 1978 UTC.
Only 4 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list