3
Recorded earthquakes
region
1958
Lae earthquakes in 1958
Earthquake archive for Lae in 1958: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.3
Strongest magnitude
6.2
Average magnitude
23.3 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.3
17 Aug 1958
Analysis of the recorded activity
During 1958, 3 earthquakes were recorded near Lae. Magnitudes ranged from 6.1 to 6.3, with an average of 6.2; depths ranged from 20.0 to 25.0 km, averaging 23.3 km. Activity extended from Saturday, May 17, 1958 to Sunday, August 17, 1958 UTC.
Only 3 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list