region September 2021

Port Moresby earthquakes in September 2021

Earthquake archive for Port Moresby in September 2021: 2 recorded events with dates, magnitudes, depths and epicenter details.

Overview

Period at a glance

2
Recorded earthquakes
5.3
Strongest magnitude
4.8
Average magnitude
15.1 km
Average depth
Strongest event
5.3
18 Sep 2021

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

Depth
20.3 km
UTC
20:47:07
Coordinates
-9.761, 148.597
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Analysis of the recorded activity

During September 2021, 2 earthquakes were recorded near Port Moresby. Magnitudes ranged from 4.2 to 5.3, with an average of 4.8; depths ranged from 10.0 to 20.3 km, averaging 15.1 km. Activity extended from Wednesday, September 8, 2021 to Saturday, September 18, 2021 UTC.

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

Event list

All earthquakes

2
5.3 20.3 km
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
18 Sep 2021 20:47:07 UTC
4.2 10.0 km
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
08 Sep 2021 02:15:55 UTC