2
Recorded earthquakes
region
1972
Vanuatu region earthquakes in 1972
Earthquake archive for Vanuatu region in 1972: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.3
Strongest magnitude
5.9
Average magnitude
15.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.3
22 Jan 1972
Analysis of the recorded activity
During 1972, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Vanuatu region. Magnitudes ranged from 5.5 to 6.3, with an average of 5.9; depths ranged from 10.0 to 20.0 km, averaging 15.0 km. Activity extended from Saturday, January 22, 1972 to Monday, January 24, 1972 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list