region July 1960

Lae earthquakes in July 1960

Earthquake archive for Lae in July 1960: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
6.7
Strongest magnitude
6.3
Average magnitude
30.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.7
31 Jul 1960

Lae, Papua New Guinea

Depth
25.0 km
UTC
02:55:47
Coordinates
-6.190, 150.032
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During July 1960, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Lae. Magnitudes ranged from 5.9 to 6.7, with an average of 6.3; depths ranged from 25.0 to 35.0 km, averaging 30.0 km. Activity extended from Sunday, July 31, 1960 to Sunday, July 31, 1960 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

2
6.7 25.0 km
Lae, Papua New Guinea
31 Jul 1960 02:55:47 UTC
5.9 35.0 km
Lae, Papua New Guinea
31 Jul 1960 07:04:35 UTC