region 1918

Vanuatu region earthquakes in 1918

Earthquake archive for Vanuatu region in 1918: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
6.2
Strongest magnitude
6.0
Average magnitude
25.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.2
24 Jul 1918

Vanuatu region, Unknown

Depth
15.0 km
UTC
10:52:49
Coordinates
-19.300, 173.200
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1918, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Vanuatu region. Magnitudes ranged from 5.9 to 6.2, with an average of 6.1; depths ranged from 15.0 to 35.0 km, averaging 25.0 km. Activity extended from Wednesday, June 5, 1918 to Wednesday, July 24, 1918 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

2
6.2 15.0 km
Vanuatu region, Unknown
24 Jul 1918 10:52:49 UTC
5.9 35.0 km
Vanuatu region, Unknown
05 Jun 1918 22:29:30 UTC