Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1081826 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2023-10-07 10:38:02 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2023-10-07 00:38:02 - [It was morning in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2023-10-07 11:30:51 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 4.5 |
| Depth | 80.6 km |
| Class | Light |
| Hypocenter | Medium deep |
| Mercalli scale | 4 |
| Possible effects | Most people indoors feel movement. Hanging objects swing. Dishes, windows, and doors rattle. The earthquake feels like a heavy truck hitting the walls. A few people outdoors may feel movement. Parked cars rock. |
| Data status | |
| Data provider | EMSC |
| Continent | Indonesian Archipelago |
|---|---|
| Country | Papua New Guinea |
| Administration area | Madang |
| Nearest settlement | Madang |
| Distance | 63 km |
| Course | N |
| Surface type | underground quake |