| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 57.4 km |
| Coordinates | -5.231, 153.776 |
| UTC time | 2016-12-17 13:40:44.810 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, December 17, 2016 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Papua New Guinea on Saturday, December 17, 2016 at 13:40 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The epicenter is located at longitude 153.776 and latitude -5.231.
| Location | Arawa |
| Country | Papua New Guinea (PG) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2016-12-17
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