2
Recorded earthquakes
region
October 1977
Port Moresby earthquakes in October 1977
Earthquake archive for Port Moresby in October 1977: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.3
Strongest magnitude
5.2
Average magnitude
17.5 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.3
04 Oct 1977
Analysis of the recorded activity
During October 1977, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Port Moresby. Magnitudes ranged from 5.1 to 5.3, with an average of 5.2; depths ranged from 10.0 to 25.0 km, averaging 17.5 km. Activity extended from Tuesday, October 4, 1977 to Tuesday, October 4, 1977 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list