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M6.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M6.0 Earthquake near Event of magnitude 6.0, near of Port Moresby (Monde)

UTC time: 2025-09-16 16:59:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 16, 2025 at 16:59 UTC, a magnitude M6.0 earthquake occurred near Event of magnitude 6.0, near of Port Moresby (Monde). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by RESIF.

Details

Magnitude
M6.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-16 16:59:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
resif
Coordinates
-5.38005, 153.61015
Temperature
27.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Kokopo188.1 kmNW26'273
Port Moresby845.3 kmSW283'733

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Balbi
    Distance: 165 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'715 m ·Papua New Guinea
  • Bagana
    Distance: 195 km ·Lava cone ·Elevation: 1'855 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Billy Mitchell
    Distance: 195 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'544 m ·Last eruption: 1580 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Rabaul
    Distance: 201 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 688 m ·Last eruption: 2014 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Tavui
    Distance: 210 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 200 m ·Last eruption: -4946 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Takuan Group
    Distance: 251 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 2'210 m ·Papua New Guinea

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#3
Earlier events M≥450
Earlier events M≥519
Compared since2025-01-01

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M6.22025-04-12 03:47:13 UTC84.9 km M6.12025-04-12 03:47:09 UTC91.7 km105 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea M5.92025-08-07 16:33:59 UTC146.8 kmNEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G. M5.92025-08-07 16:33:59 UTC146.8 km71 km E of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea M5.72025-09-16 16:59:44 UTC31.2 kmNew Ireland Region, Papua New Guinea

Stats (last 24h)

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