Earthquake 79 km NNE of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea (4.9 mb) (2025-10-06 17:11:08 UTC)
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck on 79 km NNE of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea, at 2025-10-06 17:11:08 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mb and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 79 km NNE of Popondetta, Papua New Guinea
Recommendation
Strong Earthquake
Strong Earthquake
Action
Moderate shaking can cause damage to weak structures.
Suggestion
Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Stay away from windows and heavy furniture. Outdoors: Move to an open space. If in a car: Pull over and stop in a safe area.
Magnitudo (mb)
4.9
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_us6000rf5d
Nearest Places
- Raymonde Shoal / 25.77 km
- Black Rocks / 34.19 km
- Black Rocky Point / 34.65 km
- Taiya Creek / 34.7 km
- Bindari / 34.96 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
2.0
WESTERN TURKEY
Time:
Depth: 9.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 9.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
2.6
5 km SE of Christine, Texas
Time:
Depth: 6.33 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 6.33 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.6
SOUTHERN TEXAS
Time:
Depth: 6.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 6.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
1.6
4 km SE of Christine, Texas
Time:
Depth: 10.97 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.97 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.4
3 km N of Big Lake, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 28.80 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 28.80 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
5.3
Papua New Guinea Region
Time:
Depth: 55.05 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 55.05 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
5.0
EASTERN NEW GUINEA REG., P.N.G.
Time:
Depth: 35.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 35.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)