| Magnitude | 6.1 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 65.0 km |
| Coordinates | -5.465, 146.228 |
| UTC time | 1942-06-06 14:53:17.550 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, June 6, 1942 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Papua New Guinea on Saturday, June 6, 1942 at 14:53 UTC with a magnitude of 6.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Lae (Papua New Guinea - PG), about 163.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 146.228 and latitude -5.465.
| Location | Lae |
| Country | Papua New Guinea (PG) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 1942-06-06
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