Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.2 earthquake 63 km NNE of Lae, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake struck 63 km NNE of Lae, Papua New Guinea at Oct 25, 2026, 03:29 UTC, at a depth of 81 km. The epicentre was 64 km (40 mi) NNE of Lae.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.2 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Oct 25, 2026, 03:29 UTC |
| Depth | 80.8 km |
| Coordinates | -6.174, 147.166 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
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