2
Recorded earthquakes
region
August 1977
Port Moresby earthquakes in August 1977
Earthquake archive for Port Moresby in August 1977: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.5
Strongest magnitude
5.1
Average magnitude
33.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.5
12 Aug 1977
Analysis of the recorded activity
During August 1977, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Port Moresby. Magnitudes ranged from 4.7 to 5.5, with an average of 5.1; depths ranged from 33.0 to 33.0 km, averaging 33.0 km. Activity extended from Friday, August 12, 1977 to Saturday, August 13, 1977 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list
All earthquakes
Mag
Location
Details
5.5
33.0 km
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
12 Aug 1977 21:45:37 UTC
4.7
33.0 km
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
13 Aug 1977 00:00:34 UTC