| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -5.656, 145.476 |
| UTC time | 1981-01-17 10:39:22.400 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, January 17, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Papua New Guinea on Saturday, January 17, 1981 at 10:39 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Mount Hagen (Papua New Guinea - PG), about 139.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 145.476 and latitude -5.656.
| Location | Mount Hagen |
| Country | Papua New Guinea (PG) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1981-01-17
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