region May 2015

Port Moresby earthquakes in May 2015

Earthquake archive for Port Moresby in May 2015: 3 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

3
Recorded earthquakes
5.3
Strongest magnitude
5.0
Average magnitude
18.1 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.3
15 May 2015

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

Depth
10.0 km
UTC
10:30:34
Coordinates
-9.720, 150.422
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During May 2015, 3 earthquakes were recorded near Port Moresby. Magnitudes ranged from 4.7 to 5.3, with an average of 5.0; depths ranged from 9.4 to 35.0 km, averaging 18.1 km. Activity extended from Friday, May 15, 2015 to Tuesday, May 26, 2015 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

3
5.3 10.0 km
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
15 May 2015 10:30:34 UTC
5.0 35.0 km
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
22 May 2015 10:23:40 UTC
4.7 9.4 km
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
26 May 2015 22:17:35 UTC