Moderate Earthquake ● Closed
M5.4 Earthquake — 53 km W of Bulolo, Papua New Guinea
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Magnitude 5.4 earthquake 53 km W of Bulolo, Papua New Guinea at a depth of 65.2 km, recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey.
Measurements
| Magnitude | M5.4 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 65.2 km |
| Coordinates | -7.1815, 146.1539 |
| Region | 53 km W of Bulolo, Papua New Guinea |
| Tsunami Flag | 0 |
| Usgs Alert | green |
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Earthquake data courtesy of the U.S. Geological Survey
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Not rated by source. US Geological Survey does not publish a severity for this; the level shown is our own classification.
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What USGS has published since this earthquake
Shaking and its likely impact
USGS estimates fewer than 1,000 people were exposed to strong shaking or worse (intensity VI and above).
USGS's PAGER system gives a green alert for deaths, meaning a low likelihood of casualties; and a green alert for economic losses, meaning a low likelihood of damage. These are estimates from a model of the shaking and the population it reached, not a count.
USGS PAGER, automatic.
From the U.S. Geological Survey. The USGS event page has the maps and everything USGS has published for this earthquake.
Official authorities in Papua New Guinea
If you are there, these are the bodies whose instructions apply. This site is not an emergency service and does not issue warnings.
More for Papua New Guinea →General safety information
No authority has issued instructions for this event. The guidance below is general background reading, not a response to it.
Drop, Cover, and Hold On — what to do before, during and after an earthquake, plus emergency kit and family plan checklists.
Open Earthquake Safety Guide →Nearby & related events
Disclaimer: figures are automatic feeds from the named agencies and may be revised. Do not use this page for life-safety decisions — follow official local emergency services.