country May 1936

Republic of Indonesia earthquakes in May 1936

Earthquake archive for Republic of Indonesia in May 1936: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
6.4
Strongest magnitude
6.2
Average magnitude
52.5 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.4
19 May 1936

Kefamenanu, Indonesia

Depth
70.0 km
UTC
20:50:09
Coordinates
-8.945, 123.814
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During May 1936, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Republic of Indonesia. Magnitudes ranged from 5.9 to 6.4, with an average of 6.2; depths ranged from 35.0 to 70.0 km, averaging 52.5 km. Activity extended from Tuesday, May 19, 1936 to Tuesday, May 19, 1936 UTC.

Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

2
6.4 70.0 km
Kefamenanu, Indonesia
19 May 1936 20:50:09 UTC
5.9 35.0 km
Pariaman, Indonesia
19 May 1936 21:30:27 UTC