2
Recorded earthquakes
region
April 1959
Lae earthquakes in April 1959
Earthquake archive for Lae in April 1959: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.0
Strongest magnitude
5.9
Average magnitude
39.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.0
20 Apr 1959
Analysis of the recorded activity
During April 1959, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Lae. Magnitudes ranged from 5.8 to 6.0, with an average of 5.9; depths ranged from 25.0 to 53.0 km, averaging 39.0 km. Activity extended from Sunday, April 5, 1959 to Monday, April 20, 1959 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list