2
Recorded earthquakes
region
June 1978
Lae earthquakes in June 1978
Earthquake archive for Lae in June 1978: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.4
Strongest magnitude
5.2
Average magnitude
47.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.4
24 Jun 1978
Analysis of the recorded activity
During June 1978, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Lae. Magnitudes ranged from 4.9 to 5.4, with an average of 5.2; depths ranged from 33.0 to 61.0 km, averaging 47.0 km. Activity extended from Saturday, June 24, 1978 to Friday, June 30, 1978 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list
All earthquakes
Mag
Location
Details
5.4
33.0 km
Lae, Papua New Guinea
24 Jun 1978 13:18:47 UTC
4.9
61.0 km
Lae, Papua New Guinea
30 Jun 1978 15:05:43 UTC