2
Recorded earthquakes
city
1959
Port Vila earthquakes in 1959
Earthquake archive for Port Vila in 1959: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.0
Strongest magnitude
5.9
Average magnitude
35.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.0
30 Sep 1959
Analysis of the recorded activity
During 1959, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Port Vila. Magnitudes ranged from 5.7 to 6.0, with an average of 5.9; depths ranged from 35.0 to 35.0 km, averaging 35.0 km. Activity extended from Saturday, July 11, 1959 to Wednesday, September 30, 1959 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list