4
Recorded earthquakes
region
January 1983
Lae earthquakes in January 1983
Earthquake archive for Lae in January 1983: 4 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.7
Strongest magnitude
5.6
Average magnitude
126.4 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.7
16 Jan 1983
Analysis of the recorded activity
During January 1983, 4 earthquakes were recorded near Lae. Magnitudes ranged from 4.8 to 6.7, with an average of 5.6; depths ranged from 47.0 to 234.9 km, averaging 126.4 km. Activity extended from Sunday, January 16, 1983 to Wednesday, January 26, 1983 UTC.
Only 4 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list