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Monday, July 22, 1985 Earthquake

The earthquake hit Papua New Guinea on Monday, July 22, 1985 at 09:26 UTC with a magnitude of 6.8. The epicenter is located at longitude 148.783 and latitude -6.291.

Magnitude 6.8
Alert Severe
Depth 49.3 km
Coordinates -6.291, 148.783
UTC time 1985-07-22 09:26:53.810
Location Port Moresby
Country Papua New Guinea (PG)
Severity Severe

Earthquake map 1985-07-22

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