1998 Papua New Guinea earthquake
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The 1998 Papua New Guinea earthquake occurred on July 17 with a moment magnitude of 7.0 and a maximum Mercalli intensity of VIII (Severe). The event occurred on a reverse fault near the north coast region of Papua New Guinea, 25 kilometers (16 mi) from the coast near Aitape and caused a large undersea landslide which caused a tsunami that hit the coast, killing between at least 2,183 and 2,700 people and injuring thousands.
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UTC time | 1998-07-17 08:49:13 |
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ISC event | 1167076 |
USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
Local date | July 17, 1998 (1998-07-17) |
Local time | 6:49 pm |
Duration | 19 seconds[1] |
Magnitude | 7.0 Mw[2] |
Depth | 30 km (19 mi)[2] |
Epicenter | 3.11°S 142.44°E / -3.11; 142.44[2] |
Type | Dip-slip[1] |
Areas affected | Papua New Guinea |
Max. intensity | MMI VIII (Severe)[3] |
Tsunami | 15 m (49 ft)[4] |
Casualties | 2,183–2,700 dead[4] Thousands injured[4] |
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