region August 1994

Port Moresby earthquakes in August 1994

Earthquake archive for Port Moresby in August 1994: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
5.3
Strongest magnitude
5.0
Average magnitude
91.3 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.3
05 Aug 1994

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

Depth
39.0 km
UTC
10:01:49
Coordinates
-9.227, 150.237
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During August 1994, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Port Moresby. Magnitudes ranged from 4.8 to 5.3, with an average of 5.1; depths ranged from 39.0 to 143.6 km, averaging 91.3 km. Activity extended from Friday, August 5, 1994 to Thursday, August 11, 1994 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

2
5.3 39.0 km
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
05 Aug 1994 10:01:49 UTC
4.8 143.6 km
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
11 Aug 1994 23:31:46 UTC