region 1969

Mount Hagen earthquakes in 1969

Earthquake archive for Mount Hagen in 1969: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
5.8
Strongest magnitude
5.7
Average magnitude
15.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.8
15 Aug 1969

Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea

Depth
15.0 km
UTC
03:37:53
Coordinates
-3.474, 144.344
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1969, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Mount Hagen. Magnitudes ranged from 5.6 to 5.8, with an average of 5.7; depths ranged from 15.0 to 15.0 km, averaging 15.0 km. Activity extended from Tuesday, July 29, 1969 to Friday, August 15, 1969 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

2
5.8 15.0 km
Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea
15 Aug 1969 03:37:53 UTC
5.6 15.0 km
Mount Hagen, Papua New Guinea
29 Jul 1969 01:55:23 UTC