region 1991

New Britain region earthquakes in 1991

Earthquake archive for New Britain region in 1991: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

All periods 1990 1992

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

5.1

Strongest magnitude

4.7

Average magnitude

44.4 km

Average depth

Strongest event

5.1

02 Oct 1991

New Britain region, Papua New Guinea

Depth

10.0 km

UTC

06:37:27

Coordinates

-6.120, 150.926

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1991, 3 earthquakes were recorded near New Britain region. Magnitudes ranged from 4.4 to 5.1, with an average of 4.7; depths ranged from 10.0 to 68.5 km, averaging 44.4 km. Activity extended from Wednesday, March 27, 1991 to Wednesday, October 2, 1991 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

Mag

Location

Details

5.1 10.0 km

New Britain region, Papua New Guinea

02 Oct 1991 06:37:27 UTC

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4.5 68.5 km

New Britain region, Papua New Guinea

27 Mar 1991 16:52:26 UTC

4.4 54.8 km

New Britain region, Papua New Guinea

01 Oct 1991 05:12:07 UTC