> very strong and intermediately deep MW 7.2 Earthquake near Lae, Papua New Guinea

05/06/2019 - Earthquake near Lae, Papua New Guinea

Event Characteristics
CEDIM Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Date & Time May 6, 2019, 11:19 p.m.
Magnitude Mw 7.2
Latitude -6.95 °N
Longitude 146.46 °E
Depth 141 km
Last Update 2020-11-21
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Papua New Guinea
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Impact on Health Services

A total 19 major healthcare facilities have been affected by this event.

Using data of the Healthsites.io. Latest update: May 2024 (only considering hospitals and clinics). In some countries, definitions for clinics and hospitals may deviate.

Impact on Energy Infrastructure

A total 0.10 GW of power generation capacity has been affected by this event.

Using data of the Global Power Plant Database. Latest update: June 2021, min. Capacity 10 MW.

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