| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 122.6 km |
| Coordinates | -4.398, 144.068 |
| UTC time | 1990-03-17 12:20:14.160 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, March 17, 1990 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Papua New Guinea on Saturday, March 17, 1990 at 12:20 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Mount Hagen (Papua New Guinea - PG), about 163.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 144.068 and latitude -4.398.
| Location | Mount Hagen |
| Country | Papua New Guinea (PG) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1990-03-17
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