Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.7 earthquake 57 km S of Aitape, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 57 km S of Aitape, Papua New Guinea at Dec 1, 2025, 08:40 UTC, at a depth of 35 km. The epicentre was 154 km (96 mi) W of Wewak.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.7 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Dec 1, 2025, 08:40 UTC |
| Depth | 35.0 km |
| Coordinates | -3.649, 142.250 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
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Nearest cities
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 101 km SW of Aitape, Papua New Guinea | 56 km / 35 mi | depth 48 km | |
| 4.2 | 16 km NNE of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea | 82 km / 51 mi | depth 132 km | |
| 4.6 | 73 km W of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea | 61 km / 38 mi | depth 110 km | |
| 4.0 | 16 km ENE of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea | 96 km / 60 mi | depth 85 km | |
| 4.1 | 39 km ESE of Aitape, Papua New Guinea | 61 km / 38 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 40 km NNW of Aitape, Papua New Guinea | 93 km / 58 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.8 | 83 km W of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea | 54 km / 33 mi | depth 126 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.