M 4.9 - 120 km NNE of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea

December 30, 2018 at 14:19:10 UTC

Depth: 200.87 km (Intermediate)

M 4.9

Light

N/A

PAGER Alert

No

Tsunami

N/A

Felt Reports

Event Details

Magnitude4.9 mb
Depth200.87 km (Intermediate)
Location-5.5126S, 148.1613E
Tsunami WarningNo
Significance369 / 3000
StatusReviewed
Networkus
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does magnitude 4.9 mean?

A magnitude 4.9 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 200.87 km, classified as "Intermediate". Intermediate-depth earthquakes are felt over a wider area but cause less surface damage.

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