2
Recorded earthquakes
region
2016
New Britain region earthquakes in 2016
Earthquake archive for New Britain region in 2016: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
4.4
Strongest magnitude
4.2
Average magnitude
153.3 km
Average depth
Strongest event
4.4
14 Feb 2016
New Britain region, Papua New Guinea
Depth
198.6 km
UTC
14:36:16
Coordinates
-5.225, 150.375
Analysis of the recorded activity
During 2016, 2 earthquakes were recorded near New Britain region. Magnitudes ranged from 4.1 to 4.4, with an average of 4.3; depths ranged from 108.0 to 198.6 km, averaging 153.3 km. Activity extended from Sunday, February 14, 2016 to Wednesday, October 12, 2016 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list
All earthquakes
Mag
Location
Details
4.4
198.6 km
New Britain region, Papua New Guinea
14 Feb 2016 14:36:16 UTC
4.1
108.0 km
New Britain region, Papua New Guinea
12 Oct 2016 19:54:20 UTC