M4.9 earthquake - 179 km SE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea

What happened

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake struck 179 km SE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea on 11 Oct 2025, 08:35 UTC at a depth of 10 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.