Earthquake 206 km ENE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea (5.3 mww) (2025-10-14 19:32:40 UTC)
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck on 206 km ENE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea, at 2025-10-14 19:32:40 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 206 km ENE of Kokopo, 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)
5.3
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_us6000rh65
Nearest Places
- Banakin / 45.12 km
- Cape Usunfis / 45.17 km
- Naliu / 45.37 km
- Balum Island / 45.6 km
- Balum Island (historical) / 46.51 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
4.2
NEAR COAST OF SOUTHERN PERU
Time:
Depth: 50.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 50.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
1.4
4 km E of Sandy Valley, Nevada
Time:
Depth: 6.30 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 6.30 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
3.0
NEGROS- CEBU REG, PHILIPPINES
Time:
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
1.2
WESTERN TURKEY
Time:
Depth: 11.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 11.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
1.7
22 km NW of Parkfield, CA
Time:
Depth: -0.51 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: -0.51 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
5.3
NORTH OF SOLOMON ISLANDS
Time:
Depth: 444.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 444.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)