Magnitude 6.1 - PAPUA, INDONESIA

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2012 September 08 10:51:43 UTC

Earthquake Details

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Magnitude6.1
Date-Time
Location 3.189°S, 135.084°E
Depth14.1 km (8.8 miles)
RegionPAPUA, INDONESIA
Distances55 km (34 miles) WNW of Nabire, Indonesia
277 km (172 miles) SSE of Manokwari, Indonesia
370 km (229 miles) NE of Tual, Indonesia
490 km (304 miles) ESE of Sorong, Indonesia
Location Uncertaintyhorizontal +/- 12.9 km (8.0 miles); depth +/- 4.3 km (2.7 miles)
ParametersNST=477, Nph=492, Dmin=316.1 km, Rmss=0.72 sec, Gp= 22°,
M-type=(unknown type), Version=A
Source
  • Magnitude: USGS NEIC (WDCS-D)
    Location: USGS NEIC (WDCS-D)
Event IDusc000cium
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