Earthquake 65 km SW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea (5.0 mb) (2024-10-18 01:41:59 UTC)
A 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck on 65 km SW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea, at 2024-10-18 01:41:59 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mb and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 65 km SW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea
Recommendation
Very Strong Earthquake
Very Strong Earthquake
Action
Severe shaking, potential for significant damage.
Suggestion
Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Avoid elevators, as power outages may occur. Outdoors: Stay in the open. Be alert for aftershocks.
Magnitudo (mb)
5.0
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_us6000nzgl
Nearest Places
- Makaka / 21.34 km
- Totavi / 21.72 km
- Toko / 22.4 km
- Matsunkei / 23.85 km
- Motupena Point / 25.85 km
Comment
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Depth: 0.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 0.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.0
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Depth: 7.80 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 7.80 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 67.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 67.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
1.2
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Depth: 1.36 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 1.36 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.8
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Depth: 8.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 8.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
5.1
Solomon Islands
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
5.0
92 km SW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
5.3
BOUGAINVILLE REGION, P.N.G.
Time:
Depth: 50.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 50.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
5.2
Solomon Islands
Time:
Depth: 398.59 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 398.59 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)