M6.7 Quake Strikes East New Britain

M6.7 earthquake 125km SSW of Kokopo, PNG

Centered at 5.392°S, 151.818°E the quake occurred at a depth of 48.9 km (30.4 mi), reported USGS/EHP.

EQ Details
Magnitude: 6.7Mw
Location: 5.392°S, 151.818°E depth=48.9 km (30.4 mi)
Time: 2015-04-30 at 10:45:05 (UTC)

Nearby Cities

• 125km (78mi) SSW of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
• 186km (116mi) E of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
• 331km (206mi) SSE of Kavieng, Papua New Guinea
• 421km (262mi) WNW of Arawa, Papua New Guinea
• 680km (423mi) NE of Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

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