2
Recorded earthquakes
region
1973
New Britain region earthquakes in 1973
Earthquake archive for New Britain region in 1973: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
4.7
Strongest magnitude
4.6
Average magnitude
109.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
4.7
04 Jun 1973
New Britain region, Papua New Guinea
Depth
77.0 km
UTC
13:02:38
Coordinates
-5.817, 151.266
Analysis of the recorded activity
During 1973, 2 earthquakes were recorded near New Britain region. Magnitudes ranged from 4.6 to 4.7, with an average of 4.7; depths ranged from 77.0 to 141.0 km, averaging 109.0 km. Activity extended from Monday, June 4, 1973 to Wednesday, June 20, 1973 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list
All earthquakes
Mag
Location
Details
4.7
77.0 km
New Britain region, Papua New Guinea
04 Jun 1973 13:02:38 UTC
4.6
141.0 km
New Britain region, Papua New Guinea
20 Jun 1973 10:11:11 UTC