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Port Vila earthquakes in 1939

Earthquake archive for Port Vila in 1939: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
6.1
Strongest magnitude
6.1
Average magnitude
35.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.1
04 Apr 1939

Port Vila, Vanuatu

Depth
35.0 km
UTC
10:11:03
Coordinates
-17.299, 168.093
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1939, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Port Vila. Magnitudes ranged from 6.1 to 6.1, with an average of 6.1; depths ranged from 35.0 to 35.0 km, averaging 35.0 km. Activity extended from Tuesday, April 4, 1939 to Saturday, August 19, 1939 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

2
6.1 35.0 km
Port Vila, Vanuatu
04 Apr 1939 10:11:03 UTC
6.1 35.0 km
Port Vila, Vanuatu
19 Aug 1939 00:47:34 UTC