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This earthquake is expected to have a low humanitarian impact based on the magnitude and the affected population and their vulnerability.

Earthquake Magnitude 4.8M, Depth:37.54km20 Sep 2015 03:01:04 UTC524964 people within 100km

Whether international humanitarian aid is needed must be decided by an expert.

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Earthquake Event Characteristics Magnitude: 4.8 MDepth: 37.54 km (deep)Source: NEIC Location (latitude/longitude): -5.9904, 146.6569Time (UTC): 20 Sep 2015 03:01:04Time (ECT): 20 Sep 2015 05:01:04 Earthquake Impact Details

The earthquake happened inPapua New Guinea, Province of Morobe (population 390,000). The nearest places are Danatum (1km).

The following vulnerable infrastructure is nearby and may be affected. The nearest hydrodams are Yonki (80km).