1998 Papua New Guinea earthquake

1998 Papua New Guinea earthquake
UTC time	1998-07-17 08:49:13
ISC event	1167076
USGS-ANSS	ComCat
Local date	July 17, 1998
Local time	6:49 pm
Duration	19 seconds
Magnitude	7.0 Mw
Depth	30 km (19 mi)
Epicenter	3°07′S 142°26′E / 3.11°S 142.44°E
Type	Dip-slip
Areas affected	Papua New Guinea
Max. intensity	MMI VIII (Severe)
Tsunami	15 m (49 ft)
Casualties	2,183–2,700 dead ; Thousands injured

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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1998 Papua New Guinea earthquake

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