Earthquake 30 km N of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea (5.6 mww) (2025-06-19 16:37:45 UTC)
A 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck on 30 km N of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea, at 2025-06-19 16:37:45 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mww and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 30 km N of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea
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 (mww)
5.6
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_us6000ql8u
Nearest Places
- Kitumala Point / 6.81 km
- Wandokai / 6.9 km
- Hubegong / 8.93 km
- Masaweng River / 9.34 km
- Lakona / 11.17 km
Comment
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Source: BMKG (Automatic)
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Depth: 91.02 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
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Depth: 61.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 61.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)