| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 56.0 km |
| Coordinates | -5.607, 146.067 |
| UTC time | 1976-04-24 19:14:39.300 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, April 24, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Papua New Guinea on Saturday, April 24, 1976 at 19:14 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Lae (Papua New Guinea - PG), about 161.3 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 146.067 and latitude -5.607.
| Location | Lae |
| Country | Papua New Guinea (PG) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-04-24
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