region March 1939

Lae earthquakes in March 1939

Earthquake archive for Lae in March 1939: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
6.1
Strongest magnitude
6.1
Average magnitude
35.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.1
22 Mar 1939

Lae, Papua New Guinea

Depth
35.0 km
UTC
03:45:31
Coordinates
-5.982, 147.119
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During March 1939, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Lae. Magnitudes ranged from 6.1 to 6.1, with an average of 6.1; depths ranged from 35.0 to 35.0 km, averaging 35.0 km. Activity extended from Tuesday, March 7, 1939 to Wednesday, March 22, 1939 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
22 Mar 1939 03:45:31 UTC
6.1 35.0 km
Lae, Papua New Guinea
07 Mar 1939 01:54:11 UTC