Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1081755 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2023-10-07 08:34:28 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2023-10-06 22:34:28 - [It was night in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2023-10-07 08:45:19 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 7 |
| Depth | 71.8 km |
| Class | Major |
| Hypocenter | Medium deep |
| Mercalli scale | 9 |
| Possible effects | Well-built buildings suffer considerable damage. Houses that are not bolted down move off their foundations. Some underground pipes are broken. The ground cracks. Reservoirs suffer serious damage. |
| Data status | REVIEWED |
| Data provider | USGS - Earthquake Alert |
| Continent | Indonesian Archipelago |
|---|---|
| Country | Papua New Guinea |
| Administration area | Madang |
| Nearest settlement | Madang |
| Distance | 63 km |
| Course | N |
| Surface type | underground quake |