Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.4 earthquake 22 km NE of Kokoda, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 22 km NE of Kokoda, Papua New Guinea at Dec 6, 2025, 19:51 UTC, at a depth of 30 km. The epicentre was 39 km (24 mi) W of Popondetta.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.4 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Dec 6, 2025, 19:51 UTC |
| Depth | 30.4 km |
| Coordinates | -8.734, 147.878 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
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Nearest cities
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 50 km NNW of Kokoda, Papua New Guinea | 45 km / 28 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.