| Magnitude | 6.5 |
| Alert | Severe |
| Depth | 107.0 km |
| Coordinates | -5.704, 145.537 |
| UTC time | 2025-12-22 10:31:27.918 |
Earthquake details
Monday, December 22, 2025 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Papua New Guinea on Monday, December 22, 2025 at 10:31 UTC with a magnitude of 6.5. The closest known location in the current dataset is Mount Hagen (Papua New Guinea - PG), about 145.7 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 145.537 and latitude -5.704.
| Location | Lae |
| Country | Papua New Guinea (PG) |
| Severity | Severe |
Earthquake map 2025-12-22
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