region 2012

New Britain region earthquakes in 2012

Earthquake archive for New Britain region in 2012: 5 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

All periods 2011 2013

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

5.4

Strongest magnitude

4.6

Average magnitude

28.3 km

Average depth

Strongest event

5.4

12 Sep 2012

New Britain region, Papua New Guinea

Depth

49.5 km

UTC

04:28:12

Coordinates

-5.022, 152.098

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 2012, 5 earthquakes were recorded near New Britain region. Magnitudes ranged from 4.0 to 5.4, with an average of 4.6; depths ranged from 10.0 to 58.7 km, averaging 28.3 km. Activity extended from Tuesday, April 24, 2012 to Monday, November 19, 2012 UTC.

Only 5 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

Mag

Location

Details

5.4 49.5 km