Summary
DATE | 23/03/2024 |
ORIGIN TIME | 20:21:59.4 UTC |
LOCATION | -4.139 143.159 |
DEPTH | 40 km |
MAGNITUDE | 6.9 |
LOCALITY | PAPUA NEW GUINEA |
Epicentre is approximately 745 km northeast of the capital, Port Moresby. Latest reports inidcate that at least 5 people were killed, many others were injured and over 1,000 homes were destroyed in East Sepic province. Updated 27 March 2024, 17:00 UTC.