Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1081756 |
|---|---|
| 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 08:43:18 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 6.8 |
| Depth | 63.48 km |
| Class | Strong |
| Hypocenter | Shallow depth |
| Mercalli scale | 8 |
| Possible effects | Drivers have trouble steering. Houses that are not bolted down might shift on their foundations. Tall structures such as towers and chimneys might twist and fall. Well-built buildings suffer slight damage. Poorly built structures suffer severe damage. Tree branches break. Hillsides might crack if the ground is wet. Water levels in wells might change. |
| Data status | preliminary |
| Data provider | AuGOV |
| Continent | Indonesian Archipelago |
|---|---|
| Country | Papua New Guinea |
| Administration area | Madang |
| Nearest settlement | Madang |
| Distance | 53 km |
| Course | N |
| Surface type | underground quake |