| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 57.0 km |
| Coordinates | -4.618, 145.392 |
| UTC time | 1976-08-17 15:46:31.800 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, August 17, 1976 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Papua New Guinea on Tuesday, August 17, 1976 at 15:46 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Mount Hagen (Papua New Guinea - PG), about 188.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 145.392 and latitude -4.618.
| Location | Mount Hagen |
| Country | Papua New Guinea (PG) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1976-08-17
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