Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.4 earthquake 37 km NNW of Wewak, Papua New Guinea
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 37 km NNW of Wewak, Papua New Guinea at Dec 26, 2025, 07:59 UTC, at a depth of 10 km. The epicentre was 38 km (24 mi) NNW of Wewak.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.4 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Dec 26, 2025, 07:59 UTC |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -3.218, 143.550 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1 | 39 km ESE of Aitape, Papua New Guinea | 98 km / 61 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.6 | 17 km N of Wewak, Papua New Guinea | 22 km / 14 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.1 | 14 km NNE of Wewak, Papua New Guinea | 28 km / 17 mi | depth 10 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.