1919 New Guinea earthquake
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| Epicenter | 4°48′22″S 153°51′32″E / 4.806°S 153.859°E |
| Max. intensity | MMI VII (Very strong) |
| Tsunami | Yes |
On 7 May 1919, at 05:41 AEST (19:41 UTC on 6 May), a Mw 8.2 earthquake struck Kokopo, German New Guinea, near the British Solomon Islands.[1][2] After the earthquake, there was a tsunami at Rabaul.[2]
Impact
A few homes were damaged after the earthquake. Trees swayed, cracks appeared in the ground, and damage was done to structures. Wooden bungalows rocked in every direction; in the barracks, the rifles fell out of their piles. In the bungalows, the furniture shifted and many glass and glazed dishes were broken. The government press building was also completely destroyed.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ "M 8.2 - 183 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea". United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- 1 2 3 "Significant Earthquake: PAPUA NEW GUINEA: SOLOMON ISLANDS". National Geophysical Data Center. Archived from the original on 3 March 2018. Retrieved 29 January 2024.