M 5.0 - 146 km SE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea

December 30, 2016 at 19:48:39 UTC

Depth: 19.11 km (Shallow)

M 5.0

Moderate

N/A

PAGER Alert

No

Tsunami

N/A

Felt Reports

Event Details

Magnitude5.0 mb
Depth19.11 km (Shallow)
Location-5.4098S, 153.0461E
Tsunami WarningNo
Significance385 / 3000
StatusReviewed
Networkus
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does magnitude 5 mean?

A magnitude 5 earthquake is classified as "Moderate". Moderate earthquakes can cause damage to poorly constructed buildings.

How deep was this earthquake?

This earthquake occurred at a depth of 19.11 km, classified as "Shallow". Shallow earthquakes tend to cause more damage at the surface.

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