Magnitude 5.7 EASTERN NEW GUINEA REG., P.N.G.

== PRELIMINARY EARTHQUAKE REPORT ==

Region: EASTERN NEW GUINEA REG., P.N.G.
Geographic coordinates: 9.351S, 150.263E
Magnitude: 5.7 Mw
Depth: 68 km
Universal Time (UTC): 15 Aug 2006 05:43:29
Time near the Epicenter: 15 Aug 2006 15:43:29
Local time in your area: 15 Aug 2006 06:43:29

Location with respect to nearby cities:
110 km (68 miles) N (353 degrees) of Alotau, New Guinea, PNG
231 km (144 miles) ESE (107 degrees) of Popondetta, New Guinea, PNG
271 km (168 miles) W (264 degrees) of Kulumadau, Woodlark Island, PNG
336 km (209 miles) E (88 degrees) of PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea


ADDITIONAL EARTHQUAKE PARAMETERS
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event ID : US rkas

This event has been reviewed by a seismologist at NEIC For subsequent updates, maps, and technical information, see:
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