| Magnitude | 5.1 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -6.265, 142.902 |
| UTC time | 2021-01-18 14:56:46.608 |
Earthquake details
Monday, January 18, 2021 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Papua New Guinea on Monday, January 18, 2021 at 14:56 UTC with a magnitude of 5.1. The closest known location in the current dataset is Mount Hagen (Papua New Guinea - PG), about 153.9 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 142.902 and latitude -6.265.
| Location | Mount Hagen |
| Country | Papua New Guinea (PG) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2021-01-18
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