Earthquake of Magnitude 6.2 in Bakop , Papua New Guinea

Full details of the magnitude 6.2 earthquake that occurred in Bakop, Papua New Guinea. Find all the important information about this major seismic event, its impact, and nearby earthquakes.

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Magnitude 6.2
Depth -73 km (-45.05 miles)
Location NEW IRELAND REGION, P.N.G.
Country PG Papua New Guinea
Region New Ireland
City Bakop
Coordinates lat -4.7144, lon 153.2351
Source emsc

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