Earthquake 101 km NE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea (4.6 mb) (2025-11-16 20:37:18 UTC)
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake struck on 101 km NE of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea, at 2025-11-16 20:37:18 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 101 km NE of Kainantu, 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)
4.6
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_us6000rnmn
Nearest Places
- Yagomi Grasslands / 0.35 km
- Watang / 2.5 km
- Yaut River / 2.7 km
- Yagomi / 3.59 km
- Maclay Coast / 3.78 km
Comment
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Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
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Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
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Depth: 36.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 36.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.4
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Depth: 35.99 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 35.99 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
3.1
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Depth: 2.48 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 2.48 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
3.2
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Time:
Depth: 8.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 8.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
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Depth: 92.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 92.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)