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

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The discussion revolves around the M7.0 earthquake that occurred near Papua New Guinea, including its timing, location, and potential connections to other seismic events in the region. Participants share observations and reactions to the earthquake, as well as reference external news sources.

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  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Meta-discussion

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  • One participant notes the magnitude and depth of the earthquake, providing specific coordinates and timing.
  • Another participant expresses concern about the size of the earthquake, indicating it is significant.
  • A third participant references a news article about the earthquake, suggesting ongoing interest and updates on the event.
  • A participant mentions a smaller earthquake that occurred shortly before the M7.0 event, indicating a potential relationship between the two seismic occurrences.

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Participants express interest and concern regarding the earthquake, but there is no consensus on the causes or implications of the event, and the discussion remains open-ended.

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Participants do not delve into the geological mechanisms behind the earthquake or the implications of the smaller event mentioned, leaving these aspects unresolved.

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Individuals interested in seismology, earthquake monitoring, and regional geological events may find this discussion relevant.

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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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