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6.6 Magnitude Quake Hits Near Lae, Authorities Monitoring Situation
7 Oct
Summary
- Powerful 6.6 magnitude earthquake struck near Lae, Papua New Guinea
- Felt as a "very huge" quake by local police, but no immediate reports of damage
- Tsunami warning not issued, quake occurred at a depth of 10 km
On October 5th, 2025, a powerful 6.6 magnitude earthquake struck near Lae, the second largest city in Papua New Guinea. The quake, which occurred at a depth of 10 km, was felt strongly by local authorities.
Mildred Ongige, a city police official, told Reuters that the earthquake was "very huge" and that they were concerned, though they had no further details on any potential damage at the time.
Fortunately, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center did not issue a tsunami warning following the quake. Lae, which has a population of over 76,000, is located in the country's Morobe province and sits along the Pacific's "Ring of Fire," a region known for frequent seismic activity.
In March 2024, a 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit the remote East Sepik province in northern Papua New Guinea, killing three people and destroying over 1,000 homes. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation in Lae to assess any potential impacts from the latest tremor.
