2
Recorded earthquakes
region
September 1959
Lae earthquakes in September 1959
Earthquake archive for Lae in September 1959: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.3
Strongest magnitude
6.1
Average magnitude
25.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.3
12 Sep 1959
Analysis of the recorded activity
During September 1959, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Lae. Magnitudes ranged from 5.9 to 6.3, with an average of 6.1; depths ranged from 25.0 to 25.0 km, averaging 25.0 km. Activity extended from Saturday, September 12, 1959 to Saturday, September 12, 1959 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list