M5.1 earthquake 173 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck 173 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea at Apr 12, 10:56 PM ET, 67 km deep, moderate – felt widely, some damage to weak buildings.
How strong was the 173 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea earthquake?
Magnitude 5.1 (mb), moderate – felt widely, some damage to weak buildings. Depth 67 km.
Was it felt?
No felt reports have been submitted to the USGS so far.
Were there aftershocks?
No earthquakes within 100 km have followed so far in our records.
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M5.1 earthquake 173 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea