Earthquake 127 km N of Lae, Papua New Guinea (4.3 mb) (2024-11-08 21:38:52 UTC)

1731101932

-5.5690, 147.0197

203.12 KM

A 4.3 magnitude earthquake struck on 127 km N of Lae, Papua New Guinea, at 2024-11-08 21:38:52 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 127 km N of Lae, Papua New Guinea

Recommendation
Strong Earthquake

Action

Moderate shaking can cause damage to weak structures.

Suggestion

Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Stay away from windows and heavy furniture. Outdoors: Move to an open space. If in a car: Pull over and stop in a safe area.

Earthquake 127 km N of Lae, Papua New Guinea (4.3 mb) (2024-11-08 21:38:52 UTC)

Magnitudo (mb)

4.3

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_us7000nqs5

Nearest Places

Vitiaz Strait / 10.2 km
Bunaga / 20.84 km
Matafum School / 22.5 km
Long Island / 22.57 km
Karim / 22.6 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

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Depth: 7.80 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.0

NEVADA
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Source: USGS (Automatic)

0.7

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Source: USGS (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

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Depth: 86.32 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

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Depth: 69.57 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

4.8

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Time: 1731656748
Depth: 88.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

4.8

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Depth: 112.21 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

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Time: 1731655760
Depth: 88.14 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)