region August 1975

Lae earthquakes in August 1975

Earthquake archive for Lae in August 1975: 4 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

4
Recorded earthquakes
5.8
Strongest magnitude
5.2
Average magnitude
54.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.8
14 Aug 1975

Lae, Papua New Guinea

Depth
44.0 km
UTC
17:44:23
Coordinates
-6.883, 147.696
Open

Analysis of the recorded activity

During August 1975, 4 earthquakes were recorded near Lae. Magnitudes ranged from 4.9 to 5.8, with an average of 5.3; depths ranged from 34.0 to 73.0 km, averaging 54.0 km. Activity extended from Friday, August 8, 1975 to Tuesday, August 19, 1975 UTC.

Only 4 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

4
5.8 44.0 km
Lae, Papua New Guinea
14 Aug 1975 17:44:23 UTC
5.2 34.0 km
Lae, Papua New Guinea
19 Aug 1975 06:48:08 UTC
5.1 73.0 km
Lae, Papua New Guinea
17 Aug 1975 13:18:18 UTC
4.9 65.0 km
Lae, Papua New Guinea
08 Aug 1975 05:56:37 UTC