| Magnitude | 5.9 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 235.0 km |
| Coordinates | -5.401, 146.878 |
| UTC time | 1983-02-25 22:03:56.300 |
Earthquake details
Friday, February 25, 1983 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Papua New Guinea on Friday, February 25, 1983 at 22:03 UTC with a magnitude of 5.9. The closest known location in the current dataset is Lae (Papua New Guinea - PG), about 147.8 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 146.878 and latitude -5.401.
| Location | Lae |
| Country | Papua New Guinea (PG) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1983-02-25
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