region January 1991

Port Moresby earthquakes in January 1991

Earthquake archive for Port Moresby in January 1991: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
5.2
Strongest magnitude
5.2
Average magnitude
41.0 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.2
09 Jan 1991

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

Depth
33.0 km
UTC
08:41:17
Coordinates
-9.750, 146.600
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During January 1991, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Port Moresby. Magnitudes ranged from 5.1 to 5.2, with an average of 5.2; depths ranged from 33.0 to 48.9 km, averaging 41.0 km. Activity extended from Wednesday, January 9, 1991 to Tuesday, January 15, 1991 UTC.

Only 2 earthquakes in the current catalogue match this period and location.

Event list

All earthquakes

2
5.2 33.0 km
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
09 Jan 1991 08:41:17 UTC
5.1 48.9 km
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
15 Jan 1991 04:00:17 UTC