Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.9 earthquake 84 km ENE of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 84 km ENE of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea at Oct 5, 2025, 04:25 UTC, at a depth of 67 km. The epicentre was 84 km (52 mi) ENE of Popondetta.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.9 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Oct 5, 2025, 04:25 UTC |
| Depth | 66.6 km |
| Coordinates | -8.394, 148.901 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
01 — Nearby
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02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 131 km NE of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea | 50 km / 31 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 77 km E of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea | 41 km / 25 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.9 | 82 km NNE of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea | 51 km / 32 mi | depth 44 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.