3
Recorded earthquakes
region
1960
Lae earthquakes in 1960
Earthquake archive for Lae in 1960: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.7
Strongest magnitude
6.2
Average magnitude
36.7 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.7
31 Jul 1960
Analysis of the recorded activity
During 1960, 3 earthquakes were recorded near Lae. Magnitudes ranged from 5.9 to 6.7, with an average of 6.2; depths ranged from 25.0 to 50.0 km, averaging 36.7 km. Activity extended from Tuesday, March 29, 1960 to Sunday, July 31, 1960 UTC.
Only 3 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list