region May 1973

Port Moresby earthquakes in May 1973

Earthquake archive for Port Moresby in May 1973: 4 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

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Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

5.9

Strongest magnitude

5.5

Average magnitude

25.5 km

Average depth

Strongest event

5.9

01 May 1973

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

Depth

27.0 km

UTC

10:40:46

Coordinates

-10.016, 150.176

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During May 1973, 4 earthquakes were recorded near Port Moresby. Magnitudes ranged from 5.1 to 5.9, with an average of 5.5; depths ranged from 13.0 to 33.0 km, averaging 25.5 km. Activity extended from Tuesday, May 1, 1973 to Tuesday, May 22, 1973 UTC.

Only 4 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list