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Earthquake — Papua New Guinea: Sissano

17 Tem 1998 · Papua New Guinea

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17 Tem 1998
Tür
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Büyüklük
7.0
Konum
Papua New Guinea
Koordinatlar
2.94° S, 142.58° E
Deaths
1636
Injuries
1000
Depth km
25

1998 Papua New Guinea earthquake

Severe earthquake and tsunami near Papua New Guinea

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 km (16 mi) from the coast near Aitape and caused a large submarine 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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