| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 56.9 km |
| Coordinates | -5.643, 146.381 |
| UTC time | 1990-12-24 19:15:46.820 |
Earthquake details
Monday, December 24, 1990 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Papua New Guinea on Monday, December 24, 1990 at 19:15 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Lae (Papua New Guinea - PG), about 138.2 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 146.381 and latitude -5.643.
| Location | Lae |
| Country | Papua New Guinea (PG) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1990-12-24
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