3
Recorded earthquakes
region
May 1989
Port Vila earthquakes in May 1989
Earthquake archive for Port Vila in May 1989: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
4.9
Strongest magnitude
4.6
Average magnitude
105.7 km
Average depth
Strongest event
4.9
31 May 1989
Port Vila, Vanuatu
Depth
55.3 km
UTC
10:38:04
Coordinates
-18.177, 168.044
Analysis of the recorded activity
During May 1989, 3 earthquakes were recorded near Port Vila. Magnitudes ranged from 4.1 to 4.9, with an average of 4.6; depths ranged from 55.3 to 149.5 km, averaging 105.7 km. Activity extended from Monday, May 8, 1989 to Wednesday, May 31, 1989 UTC.
Only 3 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list
All earthquakes
Mag
Location
Details
4.9
55.3 km
Port Vila, Vanuatu
31 May 1989 10:38:04 UTC
4.8
149.5 km
Port Vila, Vanuatu
08 May 1989 08:05:40 UTC
4.1
112.4 km
Port Vila, Vanuatu
12 May 1989 11:45:38 UTC