Earthquake Papua New Guinea Region (5.3 M) (2025-10-06 17:11:10 UTC)
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck on Papua New Guinea Region, at 2025-10-06 17:11:10 UTC. Reviewed by BMKG seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of M and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in Papua New Guinea Region
Recommendation
Very Strong Earthquake
Very Strong Earthquake
Action
Severe shaking, potential for significant damage.
Suggestion
Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Avoid elevators, as power outages may occur. Outdoors: Stay in the open. Be alert for aftershocks.
Magnitudo (M)
5.3
Automatic
BMKG
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: bmg2025tpfw
Nearest Places
- Raymonde Shoal / 43.01 km
- Craigs Pillar / 46.61 km
- Deboin / 47.88 km
- Mitre Rock / 47.97 km
- Iauga Creek / 48.39 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
1.5
4 km SSE of Christine, Texas
Time:
Depth: 8.82 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 8.82 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.2
21 km ESE of Little Lake, CA
Time:
Depth: 8.86 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 8.86 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.5
3 km SE of Christine, Texas
Time:
Depth: 12.59 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 12.59 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
0.6
21 km ESE of Little Lake, CA
Time:
Depth: 8.10 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 8.10 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.2
22 km ESE of Little Lake, CA
Time:
Depth: 9.98 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 9.98 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
4.9
79 km NNE of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea
Time:
Depth: 47.99 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 47.99 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
5.0
EASTERN NEW GUINEA REG., P.N.G.
Time:
Depth: 35.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 35.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)