| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 84.8 km |
| Coordinates | -5.032, 144.692 |
| UTC time | 1987-07-31 22:36:15.050 |
Earthquake details
Friday, July 31, 1987 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Papua New Guinea on Friday, July 31, 1987 at 22:36 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Mount Hagen (Papua New Guinea - PG), about 105.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 144.692 and latitude -5.032.
| Location | Mount Hagen |
| Country | Papua New Guinea (PG) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1987-07-31
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