| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 129.8 km |
| Coordinates | -4.485, 144.067 |
| UTC time | 1988-01-22 18:03:57.210 |
Earthquake details
Friday, January 22, 1988 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Papua New Guinea on Friday, January 22, 1988 at 18:03 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The closest known location in the current dataset is Mount Hagen (Papua New Guinea - PG), about 153.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 144.067 and latitude -4.485.
| Location | Mount Hagen |
| Country | Papua New Guinea (PG) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1988-01-22
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