M 5.1 - 136 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea

December 28, 2000 at 22:00:51 UTC

Depth: 93.80 km (Intermediate)

M 5.1

Moderate

N/A

PAGER Alert

No

Tsunami

N/A

Felt Reports

Event Details

Magnitude5.1 mwc
Depth93.80 km (Intermediate)
Location-5.7100S, 154.4100E
Tsunami WarningNo
Significance400 / 3000
StatusReviewed
Networkus
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does magnitude 5.1 mean?

A magnitude 5.1 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 93.80 km, classified as "Intermediate". Intermediate-depth earthquakes are felt over a wider area but cause less surface damage.

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