region May 1976

Vanuatu region earthquakes in May 1976

Earthquake archive for Vanuatu region in May 1976: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

All periods

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

5.4

Strongest magnitude

4.8

Average magnitude

331.5 km

Average depth

Strongest event

5.4

18 May 1976

Vanuatu region, Unknown

Depth

52.0 km

UTC

04:54:52

Coordinates

-21.600, 173.343

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During May 1976, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Vanuatu region. Magnitudes ranged from 4.1 to 5.4, with an average of 4.8; depths ranged from 52.0 to 611.0 km, averaging 331.5 km. Activity extended from Saturday, May 8, 1976 to Tuesday, May 18, 1976 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

Mag

Location

Details

5.4 52.0 km

Vanuatu region, Unknown

18 May 1976 04:54:52 UTC

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4.1 611.0 km

Vanuatu region, Unknown

08 May 1976 18:14:02 UTC