2
Recorded earthquakes
region
February 1979
Vanuatu region earthquakes in February 1979
Earthquake archive for Vanuatu region in February 1979: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.5
Strongest magnitude
5.0
Average magnitude
42.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.5
11 Feb 1979
Analysis of the recorded activity
During February 1979, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Vanuatu region. Magnitudes ranged from 4.5 to 5.5, with an average of 5.0; depths ranged from 33.0 to 51.0 km, averaging 42.0 km. Activity extended from Sunday, February 11, 1979 to Thursday, February 22, 1979 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list
All earthquakes
Mag
Location
Details
5.5
33.0 km
Vanuatu region, Unknown
11 Feb 1979 16:18:36 UTC
4.5
51.0 km
Vanuatu region, Unknown
22 Feb 1979 22:28:45 UTC