| Magnitude | 5.7 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 66.6 km |
| Coordinates | -6.251, 154.824 |
| UTC time | 1981-03-06 17:18:54.240 |
Earthquake details
Friday, March 6, 1981 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Papua New Guinea on Friday, March 6, 1981 at 17:18 UTC with a magnitude of 5.7. The epicenter is located at longitude 154.824 and latitude -6.251.
| Location | Arawa |
| Country | Papua New Guinea (PG) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1981-03-06
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