| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -3.485, 145.884 |
| UTC time | 1986-01-06 00:20:27.100 |
Earthquake details
Monday, January 6, 1986 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Papua New Guinea on Monday, January 6, 1986 at 00:20 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Mount Hagen (Papua New Guinea - PG), about 321.6 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 145.884 and latitude -3.485.
| Location | Lae |
| Country | Papua New Guinea (PG) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1986-01-06
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