region 1978

Port Moresby earthquakes in 1978

Earthquake archive for Port Moresby in 1978: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

All periods 1977 1979

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

5.9

Strongest magnitude

5.6

Average magnitude

75.0 km

Average depth

Strongest event

5.9

11 Apr 1978

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

Depth

13.0 km

UTC

02:41:41

Coordinates

-9.461, 148.943

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1978, 3 earthquakes were recorded near Port Moresby. Magnitudes ranged from 5.2 to 5.9, with an average of 5.6; depths ranged from 13.0 to 145.0 km, averaging 75.0 km. Activity extended from Friday, March 10, 1978 to Monday, August 14, 1978 UTC.

Only 3 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

Mag

Location

Details

5.9 13.0 km

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

11 Apr 1978 02:41:41 UTC

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5.8 145.0 km

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

14 Aug 1978 23:45:01 UTC

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5.2 67.0 km

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

10 Mar 1978 22:16:14 UTC

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