region 1943

Lae earthquakes in 1943

Earthquake archive for Lae in 1943: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
6.9
Strongest magnitude
6.8
Average magnitude
35.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.9
30 Dec 1943

Lae, Papua New Guinea

Depth
35.0 km
UTC
22:02:40
Coordinates
-5.835, 150.143
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1943, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Lae. Magnitudes ranged from 6.8 to 6.9, with an average of 6.8; depths ranged from 35.0 to 35.0 km, averaging 35.0 km. Activity extended from Sunday, March 21, 1943 to Thursday, December 30, 1943 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

2
6.9 35.0 km
Lae, Papua New Guinea
30 Dec 1943 22:02:40 UTC
6.8 35.0 km
Lae, Papua New Guinea
21 Mar 1943 20:35:47 UTC