Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.2 earthquake 116 km SE of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 116 km SE of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea at Aug 14, 2025, 10:21 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 117 km (73 mi) SE of Popondetta.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.2 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 14, 2025, 10:21 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -9.601, 148.885 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
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Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | 77 km E of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea | 94 km / 58 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.