region May 1930

Lae earthquakes in May 1930

Earthquake archive for Lae in May 1930: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
6.1
Strongest magnitude
6.0
Average magnitude
35.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.1
18 May 1930

Lae, Papua New Guinea

Depth
35.0 km
UTC
00:02:06
Coordinates
-6.583, 147.616
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During May 1930, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Lae. Magnitudes ranged from 6.0 to 6.1, with an average of 6.0; depths ranged from 35.0 to 35.0 km, averaging 35.0 km. Activity extended from Sunday, May 18, 1930 to Tuesday, May 20, 1930 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

2
6.1 35.0 km
Lae, Papua New Guinea
18 May 1930 00:02:06 UTC
6.0 35.0 km
Lae, Papua New Guinea
20 May 1930 07:43:07 UTC