region 1964

Vanuatu region earthquakes in 1964

Earthquake archive for Vanuatu region in 1964: 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
17.8 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.9
31 May 1964

Vanuatu region, Unknown

Depth
15.0 km
UTC
17:15:21
Coordinates
-13.590, 172.307
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1964, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Vanuatu region. Magnitudes ranged from 5.5 to 5.9, with an average of 5.7; depths ranged from 15.0 to 20.6 km, averaging 17.8 km. Activity extended from Sunday, May 31, 1964 to Monday, July 6, 1964 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

2
5.9 15.0 km
Vanuatu region, Unknown
31 May 1964 17:15:21 UTC
5.5 20.6 km
Vanuatu region, Unknown
06 Jul 1964 19:50:43 UTC