3
Recorded earthquakes
country
May 1955
Republic of Indonesia earthquakes in May 1955
Earthquake archive for Republic of Indonesia in May 1955: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
7.1
Strongest magnitude
6.6
Average magnitude
35.1 km
Average depth
Strongest event
7.1
17 May 1955
Analysis of the recorded activity
During May 1955, 3 earthquakes were recorded near Republic of Indonesia. Magnitudes ranged from 6.3 to 7.1, with an average of 6.6; depths ranged from 25.0 to 55.0 km, averaging 35.1 km. Activity extended from Tuesday, May 17, 1955 to Monday, May 30, 1955 UTC.
Only 3 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list