region January 2017

Port Moresby earthquakes in January 2017

Earthquake archive for Port Moresby in January 2017: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

All periods

Overview

Period at a glance

Recorded earthquakes

5.1

Strongest magnitude

4.8

Average magnitude

60.2 km

Average depth

Strongest event

5.1

03 Jan 2017

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

Depth

50.4 km

UTC

10:49:36

Coordinates

-8.251, 148.003

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Analysis of the recorded activity

During January 2017, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Port Moresby. Magnitudes ranged from 4.4 to 5.1, with an average of 4.8; depths ranged from 50.4 to 70.1 km, averaging 60.2 km. Activity extended from Tuesday, January 3, 2017 to Monday, January 16, 2017 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

Mag

Location

Details

5.1 50.4 km

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

03 Jan 2017 10:49:36 UTC

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4.4 70.1 km

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

16 Jan 2017 06:48:05 UTC