M5.20 Earthquake – 63 km NNE of Lae, Papua New Guinea

25 October 2026, 03:29 UTC · 1 hour ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 5.20 earthquake struck 63 km NNE of Lae, Papua New Guinea on 25 October 2026, 03:29 UTC, at a depth of 80.8 km. This was a moderate earthquake often felt widely, with possible minor damage.

Magnitude
5.20 (mb)
Location
63 km NNE of Lae, Papua New Guinea
Date & time
25 October 2026, 03:29 UTC
Coordinates
-6.1737, 147.1659
Depth
80.78 km
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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