Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.1 earthquake 81 km ESE of Wau, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck 81 km ESE of Wau, Papua New Guinea at Aug 22, 2025, 18:13 UTC, at a depth of 106 km. The epicentre was 96 km (60 mi) ESE of Bulolo.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.1 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 22, 2025, 18:13 UTC |
| Depth | 105.6 km |
| Coordinates | -7.654, 147.383 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | 50 km NNW of Kokoda, Papua New Guinea | 91 km / 56 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 5.0 | 87 km E of Wau, Papua New Guinea | 36 km / 23 mi | depth 73 km | |
| 4.2 | 27 km S of Lae, Papua New Guinea | 86 km / 54 mi | depth 129 km | |
| 4.8 | 31 km ESE of Lae, Papua New Guinea | 97 km / 60 mi | depth 68 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.