A magnitude M5.2 earthquake was recorded near 53 km S of Madang, Papua New Guinea on April 4, 2025 at 10:51 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 115 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.
The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.
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Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.
Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.
The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.
