5.9
EarthquakeStrongPAGER: green
M5.9 earthquake - Bismarck Sea
1104 d ago · 8 Oct 2023, 18:07 UTC Bismarck Sea
What happened
A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck Bismarck Sea on 8 Oct 2023, 18:07 UTC at a depth of 7 km.
Earthquakes of this size are classed as Moderate. Can damage poorly built structures close to the epicentre. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.
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First reported by USGS
16 Oct 2026, 20:47 UTC
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