Earthquake NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G.
Wed, 23 Aug 2006 23:15:21 GMT
Time19 years ago
Location
-4.1700, 152.7300
Depth
40.0 KM
Event Summary
A 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck on NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G., at Wed, 23 Aug 2006 23:15:21 GMT. Depth: 40km. Reviewed by EMSC seismologists, this moderate quake occurred at a magnitude type of mw.
Magnitude
5.6
mw
Source
EMSC
Intensity
-
Agency Reports
1 Sources| Source | Magnitude | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMSCPrimary | 5.6 | 40 km | 19 years ago |
Earthquake Details
AutomaticEvent IDemsc_EMSC_20060823_0000069
Tsunami PotentialNo
Magnitude Typemw
Nearest Places
- Rossel Mountains2.3 km
- Kamdaru Plantation6.2 km
- Wume River6.2 km
- Kamdaru River6.3 km
- Danlilian River7.1 km
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