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| UTC time | 2002-09-08 18:44:23 |
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| ISC event | 3362959 |
| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | 9 September 2002 |
| Local time | 04:44:23 (UTC+10:00) |
| Magnitude | 7.6 Mw |
| Depth | 13 km (8 mi) |
| Epicenter | 3°18′07″S 142°56′42″E / 3.302°S 142.945°E |
| Type | Reverse |
| Areas affected | Papua New Guinea |
| Max. intensity | MMI IX (Violent)[1] |
| Tsunami | 5 m (16 ft) in Victoria Bay[2] |
| Casualties | 6 dead, 70 injured[3] |
On September 9, 2002, a magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck off the coast of Wewak, Sandaun Province, Papua New Guinea. The shallow reverse earthquake triggered a local tsunami measuring 5 meters high. The disaster resulted in at least 6 deaths, 70 injuries and building damage.
- ^ "PAGER" (PDF). United States Geological Survey. 25 February 2018.
- ^ "Tsunami Event – PAPUA NEW GUINEA". National Geophysical Data Center.
- ^ "M 7.6 – 68 km ESE of Aitape, Papua New Guinea". United States Geological Survey.