2
Recorded earthquakes
region
May 1996
Vanuatu region earthquakes in May 1996
Earthquake archive for Vanuatu region in May 1996: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
4.4
Strongest magnitude
4.4
Average magnitude
315.5 km
Average depth
Strongest event
4.4
23 May 1996
Vanuatu region, Unknown
Depth
598.0 km
UTC
19:25:46
Coordinates
-13.841, 171.751
Analysis of the recorded activity
During May 1996, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Vanuatu region. Magnitudes ranged from 4.3 to 4.4, with an average of 4.4; depths ranged from 33.0 to 598.0 km, averaging 315.5 km. Activity extended from Saturday, May 4, 1996 to Thursday, May 23, 1996 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list
All earthquakes
Mag
Location
Details
4.4
598.0 km
Vanuatu region, Unknown
23 May 1996 19:25:46 UTC
4.3
33.0 km
Vanuatu region, Unknown
04 May 1996 03:20:25 UTC