Earthquake 116 km NE of Angoram, Papua New Guinea (6.6 Mi) (2025-05-20 15:06:04 UTC)

1747753564

-3.4680, 144.9340

52.70 KM

A 6.6 magnitude earthquake struck on 116 km NE of Angoram, Papua New Guinea, at 2025-05-20 15:06:04 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of Mi and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 116 km NE of Angoram, Papua New Guinea

Recommendation
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.

Earthquake 116 km NE of Angoram, Papua New Guinea (6.6 Mi) (2025-05-20 15:06:04 UTC)

Magnitudo (Mi)

6.6

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_pt25140000

Nearest Places

Bam Island / 20.47 km
Katamun / 35.89 km
Blup Blup Island / 36.85 km
Tapalai / 37.54 km
Patagal Mission / 37.78 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

2.1

22 km SE of Yosemite Valley, CA
Time: 1747777207
Depth: 21.77 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.1

CENTRAL CALIFORNIA
Time: 1747777207
Depth: 21.80 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

0.8

9 km NW of The Geysers, CA
Time: 1747776768
Depth: 2.03 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.8

MADH. PRADESH-MAHARASHTRA, INDIA
Time: 1747776584
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

0.7

CENTRAL TURKEY
Time: 1747776427
Depth: 7.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

6.5

Near North Coast of Papua New Guinea
Time: 1747753566
Depth: 55.51 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

6.6

111 km NE of Angoram, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1747753559
Depth: 53.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

6.4

81 km ENE of Angoram, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1747753558
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

6.4

NEAR N COAST OF NEW GUINEA, PNG.
Time: 1747753558
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)