region January 1927

Port Vila earthquakes in January 1927

Earthquake archive for Port Vila in January 1927: 5 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

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Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

7.1

Strongest magnitude

6.5

Average magnitude

34.0 km

Average depth

Strongest event

7.1

24 Jan 1927

Port Vila, Vanuatu

Depth

30.0 km

UTC

01:05:47

Coordinates

-18.284, 167.756

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During January 1927, 5 earthquakes were recorded near Port Vila. Magnitudes ranged from 6.2 to 7.1, with an average of 6.5; depths ranged from 30.0 to 35.0 km, averaging 34.0 km. Activity extended from Monday, January 24, 1927 to Wednesday, January 26, 1927 UTC.

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

Event list