Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.9 earthquake 82 km NNE of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 82 km NNE of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea at Oct 6, 2025, 17:11 UTC, at a depth of 44 km. The epicentre was 83 km (52 mi) NNE of Popondetta. 1 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.9 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Oct 6, 2025, 17:11 UTC |
| Depth | 44.3 km |
| Coordinates | -8.088, 148.550 |
| Felt reports | 1 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
01 — Nearby
Nearest cities
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 131 km NE of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea | 69 km / 43 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 77 km E of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea | 86 km / 54 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.