2
Recorded earthquakes
region
October 1972
Lae earthquakes in October 1972
Earthquake archive for Lae in October 1972: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.3
Strongest magnitude
6.3
Average magnitude
26.8 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.3
06 Oct 1972
Analysis of the recorded activity
During October 1972, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Lae. Magnitudes ranged from 6.3 to 6.3, with an average of 6.3; depths ranged from 10.0 to 43.5 km, averaging 26.8 km. Activity extended from Friday, October 6, 1972 to Saturday, October 28, 1972 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list