| Magnitude | 5.8 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 66.0 km |
| Coordinates | -4.876, 144.518 |
| UTC time | 1971-07-19 14:48:42.940 |
Earthquake details
Monday, July 19, 1971 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Papua New Guinea on Monday, July 19, 1971 at 14:48 UTC with a magnitude of 5.8. The closest known location in the current dataset is Mount Hagen (Papua New Guinea - PG), about 113.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 144.518 and latitude -4.876.
| Location | Mount Hagen |
| Country | Papua New Guinea (PG) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1971-07-19
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