region May 1976

Port Vila earthquakes in May 1976

Earthquake archive for Port Vila in May 1976: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

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Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

5.5

Strongest magnitude

5.0

Average magnitude

24.0 km

Average depth

Strongest event

5.5

25 May 1976

Port Vila, Vanuatu

Depth

20.0 km

UTC

18:01:17

Coordinates

-17.357, 167.787

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During May 1976, 3 earthquakes were recorded near Port Vila. Magnitudes ranged from 4.5 to 5.5, with an average of 5.0; depths ranged from 20.0 to 26.0 km, averaging 24.0 km. Activity extended from Sunday, May 2, 1976 to Tuesday, May 25, 1976 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

Mag

Location

Details

5.5 20.0 km

Port Vila, Vanuatu

25 May 1976 18:01:17 UTC

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4.9 26.0 km

Port Vila, Vanuatu

25 May 1976 17:08:18 UTC

4.5 26.0 km

Port Vila, Vanuatu

02 May 1976 11:54:52 UTC