Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.2 earthquake 33 km ESE of Aitape, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 33 km ESE of Aitape, Papua New Guinea at Sep 10, 2025, 11:14 UTC, at a depth of 45 km. The epicentre was 117 km (72 mi) WNW of Wewak.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.2 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Sep 10, 2025, 11:14 UTC |
| Depth | 45.5 km |
| Coordinates | -3.253, 142.625 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 16 km NNE of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea | 95 km / 59 mi | depth 132 km | |
| 4.1 | 39 km ESE of Aitape, Papua New Guinea | 7 km / 4 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 40 km NNW of Aitape, Papua New Guinea | 70 km / 44 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.7 | 57 km S of Aitape, Papua New Guinea | 61 km / 38 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.5 | 72 km E of Aitape, Papua New Guinea | 44 km / 27 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 72 km SSW of Aitape, Papua New Guinea | 81 km / 50 mi | depth 26 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.