Earthquake report · M 5.2

M5.2 earthquake 64 km from Lae, Papua New Guinea

USGS · updated Oct 25, 2026, 03:45 UTC

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake was recorded on Oct 25, 2026, 1:29 PM (GMT+10) 63 km NNE of Lae, Papua New Guinea at a depth of 81 km, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Data is preliminary and the magnitude may be revised.

Reported location · -6.17°, 147.17° ·

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Details

Source: usgs
Category: earthquake
Source status: active
Magnitude: 5.2
Depth (km): 81
Local time: Oct 25, 2026, 1:29 PM (GMT+10)
UTC time: 2026-10-25 03:29
Coordinates: -6.174, 147.166

Updates

M 5.2 - 63 km NNE of Lae, Papua New GuineaOct 25, 2026, 03:45 UTC

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Saved source report · captured Oct 30, 2026, 11:11 UTC. Follow the issuing authority’s current instructions.