5.9 Magnitude Earthquake 0.0 km from Wewak, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea

42 years ago

UTC time: Tuesday, December 20, 1983 18:46 PM

Your time: 1983-12-20T18:46:31Z

Depth: 8.0 km

No tsunami statement issued

Magnitude Type: ms

USGS page: M 5.9 - Admiralty Islands region, Papua New Guinea

USGS status: Reviewed by a seismologist

Reports from the public: 0 persons

1983-12-20 18:46:31 5.9 magnitude, 8.0 km depth
Wewak, East Sepik Province, Papua New Guinea

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