| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 59.0 km |
| Coordinates | -5.662, 146.116 |
| UTC time | 1978-07-21 10:56:08.400 |
Earthquake details
Friday, July 21, 1978 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Papua New Guinea on Friday, July 21, 1978 at 10:56 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Lae (Papua New Guinea - PG), about 153.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 146.116 and latitude -5.662.
| Location | Lae |
| Country | Papua New Guinea (PG) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1978-07-21
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