Earthquake NEW IRELAND REGION, P.N.G. (6.5 mb) (2024-11-15 05:38:21 UTC)
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck on NEW IRELAND REGION, P.N.G., at 2024-11-15 05:38:21 UTC. Reviewed by EMSC seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mb and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in NEW IRELAND REGION, P.N.G.
Recommendation
Major Earthquake
Major Earthquake
Action
Violent shaking with widespread damage possible.
Suggestion
Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. After the initial shock, carefully evacuate the building. Outdoors: Stay in an open area. Expect aftershocks and potential hazards.
Magnitudo (mb)
6.5
Automatic
EMSC
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: emsc_20241115_0000060
Nearest Places
- Toau Island / 7.62 km
- Cape Hapag / 9.59 km
- Cape Bunbun / 10.44 km
- Natar / 10.66 km
- Alas Islands / 11.15 km
Comment
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Depth: 8.50 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 2.87 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 2.22 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 2.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 70.34 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
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Depth: 70.34 km
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Depth: 171.70 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 171.70 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
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Depth: 52.40 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 52.40 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
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Time:
Depth: 52.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 52.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
5.2
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Time:
Depth: 70.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 70.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)