4
Recorded earthquakes
region
November 1978
Port Vila earthquakes in November 1978
Earthquake archive for Port Vila in November 1978: 4 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.5
Strongest magnitude
5.0
Average magnitude
51.8 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.5
29 Nov 1978
Analysis of the recorded activity
During November 1978, 4 earthquakes were recorded near Port Vila. Magnitudes ranged from 4.6 to 5.5, with an average of 5.0; depths ranged from 20.0 to 121.0 km, averaging 51.8 km. Activity extended from Monday, November 13, 1978 to Wednesday, November 29, 1978 UTC.
Only 4 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list