region 1982

Vanuatu region earthquakes in 1982

Earthquake archive for Vanuatu region in 1982: 5 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

All periods 1981 1983

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

6.2

Strongest magnitude

5.2

Average magnitude

33.8 km

Average depth

Strongest event

6.2

17 Jul 1982

Vanuatu region, Unknown

Depth

36.9 km

UTC

22:02:07

Coordinates

-21.735, 173.132

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1982, 5 earthquakes were recorded near Vanuatu region. Magnitudes ranged from 4.6 to 6.2, with an average of 5.2; depths ranged from 33.0 to 36.9 km, averaging 33.8 km. Activity extended from Saturday, January 30, 1982 to Saturday, July 17, 1982 UTC.

Only 5 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list