6.3 Magnitude Earthquake 0.0 km from Alotau, Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea
56 years ago
UTC time:
Tuesday, January 06, 1970 05:35 AM
Your time:
1970-01-06T05:35:54Z
Depth:
15.0 km
No tsunami statement issued
Magnitude Type:
mw
USGS page:
M 6.3 - D'Entrecasteaux Islands region
USGS status:
Not reviewed by a seismologist
Reports from the public:
0 persons
1970-01-06 05:35:54
6.3 magnitude, 15.0 km depth
Alotau, Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea
Alotau, Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea
6.3 magnitude earthquake
1970-01-06 05:35:54
at 05:35
January 06, 1970 UTC
Location:
Epicenter at -9.5830, 151.4930
0.0 km from Alotau (0.0 miles)
Depth: 15.0 km
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