| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 130.2 km |
| Coordinates | -5.721, 148.857 |
| UTC time | 2021-01-16 06:37:31.039 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, January 16, 2021 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Papua New Guinea on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at 06:37 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The epicenter is located at longitude 148.857 and latitude -5.721.
| Location | Lae |
| Country | Papua New Guinea (PG) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2021-01-16
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