Earthquake 23 km W of Lae, Papua New Guinea (6.7 Mi) (2025-10-07 11:05:17 UTC)
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck on 23 km W of Lae, Papua New Guinea, at 2025-10-07 11:05:17 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 23 km W of Lae, Papua New Guinea
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 (Mi)
6.7
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_pt25280001
Nearest Places
- Garagos Mountain / 2.52 km
- Gabensis Bump / 3.19 km
- Gabensis / 3.56 km
- Oomsis / 6.87 km
- Wagau / 7.07 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
2.5
64 km WNW of Rachel, Nevada
Time:
Depth: 0.90 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 0.90 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.5
NEVADA
Time:
Depth: 0.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 0.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
2.2
Flores Region, Indonesia
Time:
Depth: 134.99 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 134.99 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
1.9
SWITZERLAND
Time:
Depth: -0.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: -0.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
1.3
22 km NNW of Tehachapi, CA
Time:
Depth: 7.09 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 7.09 km
Source: USGS (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
Papua New Guinea Region
Time:
Depth: 118.98 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 118.98 km
Source: BMKG (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
21 km W of Lae, Papua New Guinea
Time:
Depth: 107.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 107.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)