| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 125.0 km |
| Coordinates | -5.548, 146.157 |
| UTC time | 1979-02-13 13:28:54.400 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, February 13, 1979 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Papua New Guinea on Tuesday, February 13, 1979 at 13:28 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Lae (Papua New Guinea - PG), about 160.4 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 146.157 and latitude -5.548.
| Location | Lae |
| Country | Papua New Guinea (PG) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1979-02-13
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