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]
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| UTC time | 1919-05-06 19:41:13 |
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| USGS-ANSS | ComCat |
| Local date | 7 May 1919 |
| Local time | 05:41:13 AEST |
| Magnitude | 8.2 Mw |
| Depth | 35 km (22 mi) |
| Epicenter | 4°48′22″S 153°51′32″W / 4.806°S 153.859°W |
| Max. intensity | MMI VII (Very strong) |
| Tsunami | Yes |
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]