Earthquake 42 km W of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea (5.0 mww) (2025-09-24 14:53:16 UTC)
A 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck on 42 km W of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea, at 2025-09-24 14:53:16 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 42 km W of Ambunti, 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)
5.0
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_us6000rcj3
Nearest Places
- Wagasu River / 5.95 km
- Kauimbei / 7.71 km
- Waskuk / 7.86 km
- Swagup / 9.09 km
- Alakai / 11.26 km
Comment
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3.1
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Depth: 14.80 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 14.80 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 2.85 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 2.85 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.4
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Depth: 15.60 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 15.60 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
3.1
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Time:
Depth: 21.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 21.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
3.2
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Depth: 22.92 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 22.92 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
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Depth: 103.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 103.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
5.3
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Time:
Depth: 163.85 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 163.85 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)