2
Recorded earthquakes
region
1939
Volcano Islands earthquakes in 1939
Earthquake archive for Volcano Islands in 1939: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.6
Strongest magnitude
6.1
Average magnitude
25.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.6
17 May 1939
Analysis of the recorded activity
During 1939, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Volcano Islands. Magnitudes ranged from 5.6 to 6.6, with an average of 6.1; depths ranged from 15.0 to 35.0 km, averaging 25.0 km. Activity extended from Wednesday, May 17, 1939 to Friday, June 16, 1939 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list