| Magnitude | 5.5 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -3.395, 145.669 |
| UTC time | 2021-04-27 11:04:24.573 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, April 27, 2021 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Papua New Guinea on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at 11:04 UTC with a magnitude of 5.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Mount Hagen (Papua New Guinea - PG), about 317.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 145.669 and latitude -3.395.
| Location | Lae |
| Country | Papua New Guinea (PG) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2021-04-27
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