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Port Vila earthquakes in 1958

Earthquake archive for Port Vila in 1958: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

3
Recorded earthquakes
6.2
Strongest magnitude
5.8
Average magnitude
28.3 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.2
01 Nov 1958

Port Vila, Vanuatu

Depth
25.0 km
UTC
12:16:40
Coordinates
-17.603, 167.995
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1958, 3 earthquakes were recorded near Port Vila. Magnitudes ranged from 5.4 to 6.2, with an average of 5.8; depths ranged from 25.0 to 35.0 km, averaging 28.3 km. Activity extended from Monday, August 11, 1958 to Saturday, November 1, 1958 UTC.

Only 3 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

3
6.2 25.0 km
Port Vila, Vanuatu
01 Nov 1958 12:16:40 UTC
5.8 25.0 km
Port Vila, Vanuatu
01 Nov 1958 15:50:18 UTC
5.4 35.0 km
Port Vila, Vanuatu
11 Aug 1958 07:53:19 UTC