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M 5.1 earthquake - 119 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
USGS reported a magnitude 5.1 earthquake 119 km south of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea, at a depth of 28.4 km. The source provides no information about impacts.
Why it matters
The report specifies the earthquake’s magnitude and location but does not describe its effects.
Location
Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters
Generated scores
Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.
- Confidence
- 7/10
- Geographic reach
- 1/10
- Global importance
- 3/10
- Impact magnitude
- 4/10
- Positivity
- 2/10
- Urgency
- 3/10
Primary official sources
- USGS M2.5+ Earthquakes, Past DayM 5.1 earthquake - 119 km S of Kokopo, Papua New GuineaU.S. Geological Survey Usage terms
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