Earthquake of Magnitude 5.1 in Lau , Papua New Guinea

Full details of the magnitude 5.1 earthquake that occurred in Lau, Papua New Guinea. Find all the important information about this major seismic event, its impact, and nearby earthquakes.

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Magnitude 5.1
Depth 10 km (6.21 miles)
Location 184 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
Country PG Papua New Guinea
Region East New Britain Province
City Lau
Coordinates lat -6.2925, lon 151.6283
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