| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 66.0 km |
| Coordinates | -4.446, 143.766 |
| UTC time | 1976-02-06 12:21:51.800 |
Earthquake details
Friday, February 6, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Papua New Guinea on Friday, February 6, 1976 at 12:21 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Mount Hagen (Papua New Guinea - PG), about 165.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 143.766 and latitude -4.446.
| Location | Mount Hagen |
| Country | Papua New Guinea (PG) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-02-06
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