Earthquake of Magnitude 5.9 in Purinsar , Papua New Guinea

Full details of the magnitude 5.9 earthquake that occurred in Purinsar, Papua New Guinea. Find all the important information about this major seismic event, its impact, and nearby earthquakes.

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Magnitude 5.9
Depth 19 km (11.81 miles)
Location 71 km E of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
Country PG Papua New Guinea
Region New Ireland
City Purinsar
Coordinates lat -4.2609, lon 152.9073
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