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On 11 September 2022, an earthquake of moment magnitude 7.6–7.7 struck Papua New Guinea, in the northern part of Morobe Province. The normal faulting earthquake occurred with a hypocenter depth of 116.0 km (72.1 mi) beneath the Finisterre Range. A maximum perceived Modified Mercalli intensity of VIII (Severe) was estimated.
Earthquakes in Papua New Guinea are due to its location near the geologically active Pacific Ring of Fire. Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are a mix of vulnerable and earthquake resistant construction. The predominant vulnerable building types are usually metal, timber and unreinforced brick masonry ...
2022 Sumatra earthquake: 6 21 7.6 Papua New Guinea, Morobe: VIII (Severe) 116.0 10 September: 2022 Papua New Guinea earthquake: 7 18 5.1 Afghanistan, Kunar: VII (Very strong) 10.0 4 September: September 2022 Afghanistan earthquake: 8 11 7.0 Philippines, Cordillera: VIII (Severe) 33.7 27 July: 2022 Luzon earthquake: 9 10 2.7 Poland, Silesian ...
A Twitch streamer in Niigata, Japan, was livestreaming when she felt the house shake.
11 September – 2022 Papua New Guinea earthquake: At least eight people are killed and 24 others are injured after a magnitude 7.6 earthquake strikes Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea. [7] 13 September – Charles III is officially proclaimed King of Papua New Guinea at National Parliament House, Port Moresby. [8]
The IMO said an earthquake of 5.0 magnitude — the largest since seismic activity began on October 25 — was measured by Fagradalsfjall, a volcano located about 19 miles from the capital city of ...
Radio host Cliff Hughes was in the middle of a live on-air interview when a earthquake began shaking his studio, prompting him to dive under his desk. The 5.4 magnitude earthquake hit Jamaica on ...
Eastern New Guinea region, Papua New Guinea see 2022 Papua New Guinea earthquake-6.256 146.469 21 7.6 M w (USGS) Centred 66km east of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea, at a depth of 90.0km. [69] September 14, 2022 11:04 Southeast of the Loyalty Islands-21.191 170.240 0 7.0 M w (USGS) Centred 208km SSE of Isangel, Vanuatu, at a depth of 144.9km. [70]