5
Recorded earthquakes
region
May 1987
Port Vila earthquakes in May 1987
Earthquake archive for Port Vila in May 1987: 5 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.5
Strongest magnitude
4.5
Average magnitude
180.4 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.5
11 May 1987
Analysis of the recorded activity
During May 1987, 5 earthquakes were recorded near Port Vila. Magnitudes ranged from 4.1 to 5.5, with an average of 4.5; depths ranged from 147.0 to 233.6 km, averaging 180.4 km. Activity extended from Saturday, May 2, 1987 to Friday, May 29, 1987 UTC.
Only 5 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list
All earthquakes
Mag
Location
Details
5.5
162.5 km
Port Vila, Vanuatu
11 May 1987 07:47:39 UTC
4.4
233.6 km
Port Vila, Vanuatu
29 May 1987 21:03:22 UTC
4.4
150.8 km
Port Vila, Vanuatu
28 May 1987 08:45:04 UTC
4.3
208.1 km
Port Vila, Vanuatu
02 May 1987 04:34:40 UTC
4.1
147.0 km
Port Vila, Vanuatu
13 May 1987 11:27:19 UTC