M 4.3 - 58 km E of Kandrian, Papua New Guinea

December 30, 2015 at 21:17:11 UTC

Depth: 35.00 km (Shallow)

M 4.3

Light

N/A

PAGER Alert

No

Tsunami

N/A

Felt Reports

Event Details

Magnitude4.3 mb
Depth35.00 km (Shallow)
Location-6.2051S, 150.0761E
Community IntensityI (Not Felt)
Tsunami WarningNo
Significance284 / 3000
StatusReviewed
Networkus
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does magnitude 4.3 mean?

A magnitude 4.3 earthquake is classified as "Light". Light earthquakes produce noticeable shaking but rarely cause damage.

How deep was this earthquake?

This earthquake occurred at a depth of 35.00 km, classified as "Shallow". Shallow earthquakes tend to cause more damage at the surface.

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