What caused the M7.0 earthquake near Papua New Guinea?

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In summary, M7.0 refers to the magnitude of the earthquake on the Richter scale, indicating a strong earthquake. New Britain is an island in the Bismarck Archipelago of Papua New Guinea. The earthquake occurred on the island of New Britain, PNG, on [date and time]. A M7.0 earthquake can cause significant damage, including collapsing buildings, landslides, and tsunamis. There is a risk of aftershocks following a M7.0 earthquake, which can continue for days, weeks, or even months.
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M 7.0 - 124km E of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea

Time: 2018-10-10 20:48:20 (UTC)
Location: 5.739°S 151.251°E
Depth: 39.5 km
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the smaller event in the background ( near the bottom of the seismogram) is a M 6.0 NW of Bali, Indonesia, 2 hours prior to the New Britain eventDave
 

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Ouch, 7.0 is big...
 
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the complete event

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1. What does M7.0 mean?

M7.0 refers to the magnitude of the earthquake on the Richter scale. It is a measure of the energy released by the earthquake, with higher numbers indicating a stronger earthquake.

2. Where is New Britain, PNG?

New Britain is an island in the Bismarck Archipelago of Papua New Guinea. It is located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, northeast of Australia.

3. When did the earthquake occur?

The earthquake occurred on the island of New Britain, PNG, on [date and time].

4. What kind of damage can a M7.0 earthquake cause?

A M7.0 earthquake can cause significant damage, including collapsing buildings, landslides, and tsunamis. The extent of damage depends on the location of the earthquake, population density, and building codes in the affected area.

5. Is there a risk of aftershocks?

Yes, there is a risk of aftershocks following a M7.0 earthquake. These are smaller earthquakes that occur in the same area after the initial earthquake. They may cause further damage and can continue for days, weeks, or even months after the initial earthquake.

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