Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.6 earthquake 17 km N of Wewak, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck 17 km N of Wewak, Papua New Guinea at Dec 26, 2025, 05:25 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 18 km (11 mi) N of Wewak.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.6 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Dec 26, 2025, 05:25 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -3.389, 143.648 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 45 km WSW of Angoram, Papua New Guinea | 92 km / 57 mi | depth 126 km | |
| 4.2 | 48 km WSW of Angoram, Papua New Guinea | 94 km / 59 mi | depth 134 km | |
| 4.4 | 37 km NNW of Wewak, Papua New Guinea | 22 km / 14 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.1 | 14 km NNE of Wewak, Papua New Guinea | 6 km / 4 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.