region 1930

Port Vila earthquakes in 1930

Earthquake archive for Port Vila in 1930: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
5.8
Strongest magnitude
5.7
Average magnitude
25.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.8
14 Sep 1930

Port Vila, Vanuatu

Depth
15.0 km
UTC
17:12:52
Coordinates
-14.585, 168.403
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1930, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Port Vila. Magnitudes ranged from 5.7 to 5.8, with an average of 5.7; depths ranged from 15.0 to 35.0 km, averaging 25.0 km. Activity extended from Sunday, April 20, 1930 to Sunday, September 14, 1930 UTC.

Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

2
5.8 15.0 km
Port Vila, Vanuatu
14 Sep 1930 17:12:52 UTC
5.7 35.0 km
Port Vila, Vanuatu
20 Apr 1930 16:22:11 UTC