region May 1958

Lae earthquakes in May 1958

Earthquake archive for Lae in May 1958: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
6.2
Strongest magnitude
6.2
Average magnitude
25.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.2
22 May 1958

Lae, Papua New Guinea

Depth
25.0 km
UTC
15:08:07
Coordinates
-3.356, 146.480
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During May 1958, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Lae. Magnitudes ranged from 6.1 to 6.2, with an average of 6.2; depths ranged from 25.0 to 25.0 km, averaging 25.0 km. Activity extended from Saturday, May 17, 1958 to Thursday, May 22, 1958 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

2
6.2 25.0 km
Lae, Papua New Guinea
22 May 1958 15:08:07 UTC
6.1 25.0 km
Lae, Papua New Guinea
17 May 1958 07:02:32 UTC