| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -3.357, 146.834 |
| UTC time | 1985-07-01 04:07:50.000 |
Earthquake details
Monday, July 1, 1985 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Papua New Guinea on Monday, July 1, 1985 at 04:07 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Lae (Papua New Guinea - PG), about 375.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 146.834 and latitude -3.357.
| Location | Lae |
| Country | Papua New Guinea (PG) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1985-07-01
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