M 6.7 - 140 km E of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea

  • 2018-03-26 09:51:00 (UTC)
  • 5.502°S 151.403°E
  • 40.0 km depth

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Contributed by US last updated 2018-05-08 12:55:32 (UTC)
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Estimated Fatalities

Estimated Fatalities Histogram
Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage.

Estimated Economic Losses

Estimated Economic Losses Histogram

Estimated Population Exposure to Earthquake Shaking

Population Exposure Map
Population per ~1 sq. km. from LandScan
Population Exposure
MMIShakingPopulation
I Not Felt 2 k*
II-III Weak 2,019 k*
IV Light 362 k
V Moderate 36 k
VI Strong 27 k
VII Very Strong 0 k
VIII Severe 0 k
IX Violent 0 k
X Extreme 0 k

*Estimated exposure only includes population within map area (k = x1,000)
Modified Mercalli Intensity (MMI) scale

Structure Information Summary

Overall, the population in this region resides in structures that are a mix of vulnerable and earthquake resistant construction. The predominant vulnerable building types are informal (metal, timber, GI etc.) and unreinforced brick masonry construction.

Secondary Effects

Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides that might have contributed to losses.

Selected Cities Exposed
MMICityPopulation
IV Kokopo 26 k
IV Kimbe 19 k
IV Rabaul 8 k
III Kandrian 1 k
III Kavieng 14 k
III Buka 0 k
II Popondetta 28 k
II Lae 76 k
II Alotau 10 k
II Lorengau 6 k

From GeoNames Database of Cities with 1,000 or more residents (k = x1,000)