region 1928

Vanuatu region earthquakes in 1928

Earthquake archive for Vanuatu region in 1928: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
5.9
Strongest magnitude
5.7
Average magnitude
25.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.9
21 Jun 1928

Vanuatu region, Unknown

Depth
35.0 km
UTC
03:46:01
Coordinates
-21.528, 174.178
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1928, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Vanuatu region. Magnitudes ranged from 5.6 to 5.9, with an average of 5.7; depths ranged from 15.0 to 35.0 km, averaging 25.0 km. Activity extended from Thursday, June 21, 1928 to Tuesday, October 9, 1928 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

2
5.9 35.0 km
Vanuatu region, Unknown
21 Jun 1928 03:46:01 UTC
5.6 15.0 km
Vanuatu region, Unknown
09 Oct 1928 14:37:05 UTC