09/10/2022 - Earthquake near Lae, Papua New Guinea

Impact
Country Displaced Injured Dead Damaged Buildings Destroyed Buildings
Total 3211 30 21 1076
Papua New Guinea 3211 30 21 1076

Source: Earthquake Impact Database

Affected Population
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Event Characteristics
Latitude -6.22 °N
Longitude 146.48 °E
Date & Time Sept. 10, 2022, 11:46 p.m.
Magnitude Mw 7.6
Depth 80 km
Last Update 2022-09-12
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