Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M5.3 earthquake 100 km W of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck 100 km W of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea at Jul 6, 2025, 08:21 UTC, at a depth of 114 km. The epicentre was 199 km (123 mi) WSW of Wewak. 2 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 5.3 mww |
|---|---|
| Time | Jul 6, 2025, 08:21 UTC |
| Depth | 114.2 km |
| Coordinates | -4.074, 141.920 |
| Felt reports | 2 |
| 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 | 68 km / 42 mi | depth 56 km | |
| 4.5 | 101 km SW of Aitape, Papua New Guinea | 26 km / 16 mi | depth 48 km | |
| 4.6 | 108 km S of Vanimo, Papua New Guinea | 84 km / 52 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.1 | 115 km S of Vanimo, Papua New Guinea | 93 km / 58 mi | depth 44 km | |
| 4.6 | 73 km W of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea | 29 km / 18 mi | depth 110 km | |
| 4.4 | 134 km W of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea | 45 km / 28 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.8 | 83 km W of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea | 17 km / 11 mi | depth 126 km | |
| 4.7 | 57 km S of Aitape, Papua New Guinea | 60 km / 37 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.6 | 72 km SSW of Aitape, Papua New Guinea | 42 km / 26 mi | depth 26 km | |
| 4.9 | 33 km W of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea | 68 km / 42 mi | depth 116 km | |
| 4.8 | 93 km WNW of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea | 9 km / 6 mi | depth 109 km | |
| 4.1 | 77 km SW of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea | 70 km / 44 mi | depth 115 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.