2
Recorded earthquakes
region
1999
New Britain region earthquakes in 1999
Earthquake archive for New Britain region in 1999: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
6.3
Strongest magnitude
5.2
Average magnitude
70.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
6.3
15 Dec 1999
Analysis of the recorded activity
During 1999, 2 earthquakes were recorded near New Britain region. Magnitudes ranged from 4.2 to 6.3, with an average of 5.3; depths ranged from 33.0 to 106.9 km, averaging 70.0 km. Activity extended from Saturday, June 5, 1999 to Wednesday, December 15, 1999 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list
All earthquakes
Mag
Location
Details
6.3
33.0 km
New Britain region, Papua New Guinea
15 Dec 1999 04:41:12 UTC
4.2
106.9 km
New Britain region, Papua New Guinea
05 Jun 1999 02:32:45 UTC