M6.0 earthquake hits New Ireland region, Papua New Guinea
A strong earthquake registered by the USGS as M6.0 hit New Ireland region, Papua New Guinea at 16:59 UTC on September 16, 2025. The agency is reporting a depth of 77 km (48 miles). EMSC is reporting the same magnitude and depth.
Epicenter of M6.0 earthquake in Papua New Guinea's New Ireland region on September 16, 2025. Credit: TW/SAM, Google
The epicenter was located 207 km (128 miles) SE of Kokopo (population 26 273), and 218 km (135 miles) WNW of Arawa (population 40 266), Papua New Guinea.
There is no tsunami threat from this earthquake.
About 130 000 people are estimated to have been exposed to shaking of intensity IV (light) on the Modified Mercalli scale.
Regional seismicity
References:
1 M6.0 earthquake New Ireland region, Papua New Guinea – USGS – September 16, 2025
2 M6.0 earthquake New Ireland region, Papua New Guinea – EMSC – September 16, 2025
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