Earthquake EASTERN NEW GUINEA REG., P.N.G. (5.0 mb) (2025-10-06 17:11:08 UTC)
A 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck on EASTERN NEW GUINEA REG., P.N.G., at 2025-10-06 17:11:08 UTC. Reviewed by EMSC seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mb and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in EASTERN NEW GUINEA REG., P.N.G.
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 (mb)
5.0
Automatic
EMSC
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: emsc_20251006_0000225
Nearest Places
- Craigs Pillar / 28.06 km
- Deboin / 29.24 km
- Mitre Rock / 29.34 km
- Raymonde Shoal / 29.58 km
- Iauga Creek / 29.81 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
5.3
Papua New Guinea Region
Time:
Depth: 55.05 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 55.05 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
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)