region February 1990

Lae earthquakes in February 1990

Earthquake archive for Lae in February 1990: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

3
Recorded earthquakes
5.9
Strongest magnitude
5.3
Average magnitude
120.3 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.9
18 Feb 1990

Lae, Papua New Guinea

Depth
142.3 km
UTC
12:21:58
Coordinates
-5.516, 149.432
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During February 1990, 3 earthquakes were recorded near Lae. Magnitudes ranged from 4.8 to 5.9, with an average of 5.3; depths ranged from 62.7 to 155.8 km, averaging 120.3 km. Activity extended from Monday, February 5, 1990 to Sunday, February 18, 1990 UTC.

Only 3 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

3
5.9 142.3 km
Lae, Papua New Guinea
18 Feb 1990 12:21:58 UTC
5.1 62.7 km
Lae, Papua New Guinea
11 Feb 1990 13:54:08 UTC
4.8 155.8 km
Lae, Papua New Guinea
05 Feb 1990 21:14:30 UTC