Earthquake 81 km NNW of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea (4.8 mb) (2024-11-15 07:29:20 UTC)

1731655760

-5.9344, 147.4578

88.14 KM

A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck on 81 km NNW of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea, at 2024-11-15 07:29:20 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 81 km NNW of Finschhafen, 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 81 km NNW of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea (4.8 mb) (2024-11-15 07:29:20 UTC)

Magnitudo (mb)

4.8

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_us7000nrxu

Nearest Places

Scharnhorst Point / 3.9 km
Buri River / 4.29 km
Scharnhorst / 4.49 km
Scharnhorst / 5.51 km
Kapugara River / 7.29 km

Comment

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2.1

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0.9

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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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Depth: 88.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

4.8

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Depth: 112.21 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

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Depth: 203.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)