2
Recorded earthquakes
region
1986
Port Moresby earthquakes in 1986
Earthquake archive for Port Moresby in 1986: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.
Overview
Period at a glance
5.4
Strongest magnitude
5.0
Average magnitude
49.6 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.4
08 Dec 1986
Analysis of the recorded activity
During 1986, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Port Moresby. Magnitudes ranged from 4.5 to 5.4, with an average of 5.0; depths ranged from 40.0 to 59.3 km, averaging 49.7 km. Activity extended from Friday, October 3, 1986 to Monday, December 8, 1986 UTC.
Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.
Event list
All earthquakes
Mag
Location
Details
5.4
59.3 km
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
08 Dec 1986 23:53:41 UTC
4.5
40.0 km
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
03 Oct 1986 12:25:01 UTC