Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.6 earthquake 72 km SSW of Aitape, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 72 km SSW of Aitape, Papua New Guinea at Oct 9, 2025, 20:10 UTC, at a depth of 26 km. The epicentre was 174 km (108 mi) W of Wewak.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.6 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Oct 9, 2025, 20:10 UTC |
| Depth | 26.1 km |
| Coordinates | -3.729, 142.077 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| 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 | 136 km S of Vanimo, Papua New Guinea | 85 km / 53 mi | depth 56 km | |
| 4.5 | 101 km SW of Aitape, Papua New Guinea | 34 km / 21 mi | depth 48 km | |
| 4.6 | 108 km S of Vanimo, Papua New Guinea | 88 km / 55 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.2 | 16 km NNE of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea | 95 km / 59 mi | depth 132 km | |
| 4.6 | 73 km W of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea | 52 km / 32 mi | depth 110 km | |
| 4.4 | 134 km W of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea | 85 km / 53 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.1 | 39 km ESE of Aitape, Papua New Guinea | 81 km / 51 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.8 | 83 km W of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea | 41 km / 26 mi | depth 126 km | |
| 4.7 | 57 km S of Aitape, Papua New Guinea | 21 km / 13 mi | depth 35 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.