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M5.1 Earthquake — New Britain Region, P.n.g.
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Magnitude 5.1 earthquake in New Britain Region, P.n.g., reported by EMSC.
Measurements
| Magnitude | M5.1 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -5.3722, 152.6144 |
| Region | New Britain Region, P.n.g. |
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Earthquake data courtesy of EMSC
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Not rated by source. European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre does not publish a severity for this; the level shown is our own classification.
View original reportAlso reported by: USGS
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Source updated 12 hours ago (Oct 19, 2026 06:34 UTC) · we last heard from European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre 22 seconds ago
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What has changed
- Magnitude revised from M5.2 to M5.1 — Oct 18, 22:50 UTC by European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre
- Magnitude revised from M5.1 to M5.2 — Oct 18, 22:46 UTC by European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre
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General safety information
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