| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 67.6 km |
| Coordinates | -4.657, 144.027 |
| UTC time | 1983-02-01 15:38:07.030 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, February 1, 1983 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Papua New Guinea on Tuesday, February 1, 1983 at 15:38 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Mount Hagen (Papua New Guinea - PG), about 135.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 144.027 and latitude -4.657.
| Location | Mount Hagen |
| Country | Papua New Guinea (PG) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1983-02-01
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