region 1974

Vanuatu region earthquakes in 1974

Earthquake archive for Vanuatu region in 1974: 4 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

4
Recorded earthquakes
6.1
Strongest magnitude
5.3
Average magnitude
465.8 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.1
23 Mar 1974

Vanuatu region, Unknown

Depth
33.0 km
UTC
20:25:51
Coordinates
-21.931, 173.707
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1974, 4 earthquakes were recorded near Vanuatu region. Magnitudes ranged from 4.8 to 6.1, with an average of 5.3; depths ranged from 33.0 to 631.0 km, averaging 465.8 km. Activity extended from Saturday, March 23, 1974 to Saturday, August 24, 1974 UTC.

Only 4 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

4
6.1 33.0 km
Vanuatu region, Unknown
23 Mar 1974 20:25:51 UTC
5.5 602.0 km
Vanuatu region, Unknown
04 May 1974 12:47:28 UTC
4.9 631.0 km
Vanuatu region, Unknown
24 Aug 1974 14:01:52 UTC
4.8 597.0 km
Vanuatu region, Unknown
05 May 1974 11:28:28 UTC