| Magnitude | 5.0 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 33.0 km |
| Coordinates | -5.510, 152.004 |
| UTC time | 1998-01-01 06:45:39.350 |
Earthquake details
Thursday, January 1, 1998 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Papua New Guinea on Thursday, January 1, 1998 at 06:45 UTC with a magnitude of 5.0. The epicenter is located at longitude 152.004 and latitude -5.510.
| Location | New Britain region |
| Country | Papua New Guinea (PA) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 1998-01-01
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Arawa
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15.0 km
M 5.1
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Papua New Guinea · 2026-10-13 16:28 UTC
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Papua New Guinea · 2026-10-13 14:36 UTC
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