region May 2006

Port Moresby earthquakes in May 2006

Earthquake archive for Port Moresby in May 2006: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
4.2
Strongest magnitude
4.2
Average magnitude
109.1 km
Average depth
Strongest event
4.2
12 May 2006

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

Depth
90.0 km
UTC
22:57:11
Coordinates
-6.607, 149.213

Analysis of the recorded activity

During May 2006, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Port Moresby. Magnitudes ranged from 4.1 to 4.2, with an average of 4.2; depths ranged from 90.0 to 128.2 km, averaging 109.1 km. Activity extended from Friday, May 12, 2006 to Friday, May 19, 2006 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

2
4.2 90.0 km
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
12 May 2006 22:57:11 UTC
4.1 128.2 km
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
19 May 2006 17:42:08 UTC