5
Recorded earthquakes
region
May 1986
Port Vila earthquakes in May 1986
Earthquake archive for Port Vila in May 1986: 5 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.2
Strongest magnitude
4.6
Average magnitude
128.1 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.2
14 May 1986
Analysis of the recorded activity
During May 1986, 5 earthquakes were recorded near Port Vila. Magnitudes ranged from 4.2 to 5.2, with an average of 4.6; depths ranged from 33.0 to 174.0 km, averaging 128.1 km. Activity extended from Thursday, May 1, 1986 to Saturday, May 24, 1986 UTC.
Only 5 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list
All earthquakes
Mag
Location
Details
5.2
141.4 km
Port Vila, Vanuatu
14 May 1986 13:56:09 UTC
4.8
174.0 km
Port Vila, Vanuatu
08 May 1986 23:48:28 UTC
4.5
33.0 km
Port Vila, Vanuatu
18 May 1986 05:49:51 UTC
4.2
161.9 km
Port Vila, Vanuatu
24 May 1986 10:02:11 UTC
4.2
130.4 km
Port Vila, Vanuatu
01 May 1986 08:03:29 UTC