region May 1919

Arawa earthquakes in May 1919

Earthquake archive for Arawa in May 1919: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
8.2
Strongest magnitude
7.3
Average magnitude
35.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
8.2
06 May 1919

Arawa, Papua New Guinea

Depth
35.0 km
UTC
19:41:13
Coordinates
-4.806, 153.859
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During May 1919, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Arawa. Magnitudes ranged from 6.4 to 8.2, with an average of 7.3; depths ranged from 35.0 to 35.0 km, averaging 35.0 km. Activity extended from Tuesday, May 6, 1919 to Wednesday, May 7, 1919 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

2
8.2 35.0 km
Arawa, Papua New Guinea
06 May 1919 19:41:13 UTC
6.4 35.0 km
Arawa, Papua New Guinea
07 May 1919 05:13:54 UTC