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M 5.1 earthquake - 32 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea

The USGS reported a magnitude 5.1 earthquake about 32 km south of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea at coordinates -4.6356, 152.2767 and a depth of 93.994 km.

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
6/10
Geographic reach
2/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
3/10
Positivity
2/10
Urgency
3/10

Why it matters

This records a recent seismic event near Kokopo that is relevant for local situational awareness.

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