Earthquake Papua New Guinea Region (6.6 M) (2025-10-07 11:05:19 UTC)
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake struck on Papua New Guinea Region, at 2025-10-07 11:05:19 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
Major Earthquake
Major Earthquake
Action
Violent shaking with widespread damage possible.
Suggestion
Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. After the initial shock, carefully evacuate the building. Outdoors: Stay in an open area. Expect aftershocks and potential hazards.
Magnitudo (M)
6.6
Automatic
BMKG
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: bmg2025tqph
Nearest Places
- Buwai / 4.91 km
- Wagau / 6.73 km
- Wago / 6.9 km
- Kaletta / 8.4 km
- Oomsis Hill / 8.68 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
1.9
8 km NE of Alum Rock, CA
Time:
Depth: 6.84 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 6.84 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.0
5 km WNW of Borrego Springs, CA
Time:
Depth: 4.04 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 4.04 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.7
8 km NE of Alum Rock, CA
Time:
Depth: 7.65 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 7.65 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.7
SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, CALIF.
Time:
Depth: 7.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 7.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
3.6
SOUTHERN ITALY
Time:
Depth: 7.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 7.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
6.7
EASTERN NEW GUINEA REG., P.N.G.
Time:
Depth: 100.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 100.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
6.6
26 km WSW of Lae, Papua New Guinea
Time:
Depth: 99.44 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 99.44 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
6.7
23 km W of Lae, Papua New Guinea
Time:
Depth: 107.40 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 107.40 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
6.7
21 km W of Lae, Papua New Guinea
Time:
Depth: 107.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 107.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)