Earthquake EASTERN NEW GUINEA REG., P.N.G.
Wed, 17 Dec 2008 08:10:00 GMT
Time17 years ago
Location
-7.2500, 147.7500
Depth
60.0 KM
Event Summary
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck on EASTERN NEW GUINEA REG., P.N.G., at Wed, 17 Dec 2008 08:10:00 GMT. Depth: 60km. Reviewed by EMSC seismologists, this moderate quake occurred at a magnitude type of mb.
Magnitude
5.1
mb

Source
EMSC
Intensity
-
Agency Reports
1 Sources| Source | Magnitude | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMSCPrimary | 5.1 | 60 km | 17 years ago |
Earthquake Details
AutomaticEvent IDemsc_EMSC_20081217_0000053
Tsunami PotentialNo
Magnitude Typemb
Nearest Places
- Huon Gulf37.9 km
- Utbe Island44.6 km
- Kakare Island46.1 km
- Straggling Islands46.9 km
- Nausoa Island47.6 km
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