3
Recorded earthquakes
region
May 1972
Port Vila earthquakes in May 1972
Earthquake archive for Port Vila in May 1972: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.7
Strongest magnitude
6.0
Average magnitude
42.2 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.7
04 May 1972
Analysis of the recorded activity
During May 1972, 3 earthquakes were recorded near Port Vila. Magnitudes ranged from 5.4 to 6.7, with an average of 6.0; depths ranged from 25.1 to 54.1 km, averaging 42.2 km. Activity extended from Thursday, May 4, 1972 to Saturday, May 20, 1972 UTC.
Only 3 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list