region June 1968

Lae earthquakes in June 1968

Earthquake archive for Lae in June 1968: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
5.6
Strongest magnitude
5.6
Average magnitude
136.4 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.6
17 Jun 1968

Lae, Papua New Guinea

Depth
90.6 km
UTC
17:49:42
Coordinates
-6.328, 146.620
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During June 1968, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Lae. Magnitudes ranged from 5.6 to 5.6, with an average of 5.6; depths ranged from 90.6 to 182.2 km, averaging 136.4 km. Activity extended from Monday, June 3, 1968 to Monday, June 17, 1968 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

2
5.6 90.6 km
Lae, Papua New Guinea
17 Jun 1968 17:49:42 UTC
5.6 182.2 km
Lae, Papua New Guinea
03 Jun 1968 09:17:46 UTC