| Magnitude | 5.4 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 227.7 km |
| Coordinates | -5.438, 147.020 |
| UTC time | 2024-01-27 02:15:26.991 |
Earthquake details
Saturday, January 27, 2024 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Papua New Guinea on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 02:15 UTC with a magnitude of 5.4. The closest known location in the current dataset is Lae (Papua New Guinea - PG), about 143.1 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 147.020 and latitude -5.438.
| Location | Lae |
| Country | Papua New Guinea (PG) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2024-01-27
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