Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.9 earthquake 33 km W of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 33 km W of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea at Sep 24, 2025, 14:53 UTC, at a depth of 116 km. The epicentre was 142 km (88 mi) WSW of Wewak.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.9 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | Sep 24, 2025, 14:53 UTC |
| Depth | 116.0 km |
| Coordinates | -4.186, 142.522 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.4 | 33 km ESE of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea | 65 km / 41 mi | depth 72 km | |
| 4.5 | 101 km SW of Aitape, Papua New Guinea | 88 km / 54 mi | depth 48 km | |
| 4.2 | 16 km NNE of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea | 39 km / 25 mi | depth 132 km | |
| 4.6 | 73 km W of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea | 41 km / 25 mi | depth 110 km | |
| 4.3 | 39 km E of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea | 73 km / 45 mi | depth 97 km | |
| 4.0 | 16 km ENE of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea | 48 km / 30 mi | depth 85 km | |
| 4.5 | 70 km SE of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea | 95 km / 59 mi | depth 90 km | |
| 4.8 | 83 km W of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea | 51 km / 31 mi | depth 126 km | |
| 4.7 | 57 km S of Aitape, Papua New Guinea | 67 km / 42 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.5 | 42 km NE of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea | 71 km / 44 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 72 km SSW of Aitape, Papua New Guinea | 71 km / 44 mi | depth 26 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.