region May 1975

Lae earthquakes in May 1975

Earthquake archive for Lae in May 1975: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
5.2
Strongest magnitude
5.2
Average magnitude
98.5 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.2
20 May 1975

Lae, Papua New Guinea

Depth
138.0 km
UTC
15:10:52
Coordinates
-5.564, 149.874
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During May 1975, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Lae. Magnitudes ranged from 5.2 to 5.2, with an average of 5.2; depths ranged from 59.0 to 138.0 km, averaging 98.5 km. Activity extended from Sunday, May 18, 1975 to Tuesday, May 20, 1975 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

2
5.2 138.0 km
Lae, Papua New Guinea
20 May 1975 15:10:52 UTC
5.2 59.0 km
Lae, Papua New Guinea
18 May 1975 09:56:24 UTC