region 1982

Port Moresby earthquakes in 1982

Earthquake archive for Port Moresby in 1982: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

All periods 1981 1983

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

5.0

Strongest magnitude

4.4

Average magnitude

42.2 km

Average depth

Strongest event

5.0

30 Apr 1982

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

Depth

33.0 km

UTC

10:40:30

Coordinates

-10.281, 150.660

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During 1982, 3 earthquakes were recorded near Port Moresby. Magnitudes ranged from 4.1 to 5.0, with an average of 4.4; depths ranged from 33.0 to 58.6 km, averaging 42.2 km. Activity extended from Friday, April 30, 1982 to Thursday, October 28, 1982 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

Mag

Location

Details

5.0 33.0 km

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

30 Apr 1982 10:40:30 UTC

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4.1 58.6 km

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

28 Oct 1982 04:19:09 UTC

4.1 34.9 km

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

06 Oct 1982 10:31:40 UTC