| Magnitude | 5.3 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -3.027, 148.478 |
| UTC time | 2025-01-21 20:00:51.944 |
Earthquake details
Tuesday, January 21, 2025 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Papua New Guinea on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 20:00 UTC with a magnitude of 5.3. The closest known location in the current dataset is Lae (Papua New Guinea - PA), about 443.0 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 148.478 and latitude -3.027.
| Location | 173 km SE of Lorengau |
| Country | Papua New Guinea (PA) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2025-01-21
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