2
Recorded earthquakes
region
August 1939
Port Vila earthquakes in August 1939
Earthquake archive for Port Vila in August 1939: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.5
Strongest magnitude
6.3
Average magnitude
45.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.5
18 Aug 1939
Analysis of the recorded activity
During August 1939, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Port Vila. Magnitudes ranged from 6.1 to 6.5, with an average of 6.3; depths ranged from 35.0 to 55.0 km, averaging 45.0 km. Activity extended from Friday, August 18, 1939 to Saturday, August 19, 1939 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list