| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -3.418, 146.039 |
| UTC time | 1981-01-19 22:12:41.100 |
Earthquake details
Monday, January 19, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Papua New Guinea on Monday, January 19, 1981 at 22:12 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Mount Hagen (Papua New Guinea - PG), about 337.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 146.039 and latitude -3.418.
| Location | Lae |
| Country | Papua New Guinea (PG) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1981-01-19
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