Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.5 earthquake 72 km E of Aitape, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 72 km E of Aitape, Papua New Guinea at Nov 24, 2025, 13:44 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 86 km (53 mi) NW of Wewak.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.5 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Nov 24, 2025, 13:44 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -3.112, 142.997 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1 | 39 km ESE of Aitape, Papua New Guinea | 42 km / 26 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 40 km NNW of Aitape, Papua New Guinea | 97 km / 61 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 37 km NNW of Wewak, Papua New Guinea | 62 km / 39 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 17 km N of Wewak, Papua New Guinea | 79 km / 49 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.1 | 14 km NNE of Wewak, Papua New Guinea | 84 km / 52 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.