EARTHQUAKE NOT ABOVE REPORTING THRESHOLD

A minor earthquake occurred early this morning around 2:41AM about 100km from Lae city in the Morobe Province.

The Port Moresby Geophysical Observatory confirmed with PNG HAUSBUNG that the earthquake occurred and was recorded as 5.6 magnitude and not 5.8magnitude. The depth of the earthquake was 101km at the Lat – 5.81 degrees South and Lon – 146.65 degrees East, thus the earthquake is placed beneath the Finisterre Ranges.

The Geophysical Observatory also added that the because the earthquake occurred at that depth, it is considered a moderate size event thus no damage is expected.

The Observatory also highlighted that the 5.6 magnitude earthquake is below the reporting threshold for PMGO to issue Earthquake Information Bulletin to the public and the NDC.

Therefore, with facts highlighted, no threats can be associated with the earthquake.