Earthquake 91 km ENE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea (5.8 mww) (2025-07-21 16:41:08 UTC)
A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck on 91 km ENE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea, at 2025-07-21 16:41:08 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 91 km ENE of Kainantu, 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)
5.8
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_us6000qtxh
Nearest Places
- Narawum / 1.95 km
- Niam / 3.62 km
- Tubup / 4.09 km
- Nokopo / 4.31 km
- Kewieng River / 4.54 km
Comment
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Depth: 34.20 km
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Depth: 28.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 6.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 11.87 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 101.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 101.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)