A strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.5 hit Papua New Guinea at 10:31 UTC (21:31 local time) on December 22, 2025. The agency is reporting a depth of 110.2 km (68 miles). EMSC is reporting M6.4 at a depth of 88 km (55 miles). There is no tsunami threat from this earthquake.
The epicenter was located 42 km (26 miles) NNE of Goroka (population 18 503), 64 km (40 miles) SSW of Madang (population 27 419), 141 km (88 miles) E of Mount Hagen (population 33 623), and 200 km (124 miles) NW of Lae (population 76 255).
According to USGS estimates, 808 000 people are likely to have felt moderate shaking (MMI V), and 3 191 000 light shaking (MMI IV). Another 141 000 people experienced weak shaking.
The USGS issued a Green alert for shaking-related fatalities and economic losses. There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage.
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