Earthquake of Magnitude 5.3 in Matagiau , Papua New Guinea

Full details of the magnitude 5.3 earthquake that occurred in Matagiau, Papua New Guinea. Find all the important information about this major seismic event, its impact, and nearby earthquakes.

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Magnitude 5.3
Depth 129 km (80.25 miles)
Location 59 km NW of Kandrian, Papua New Guinea
Country PG Papua New Guinea
Region West New Britain
City Matagiau
Coordinates lat -5.8084, lon 149.1862
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