12/21/2025 - Earthquake in East New Britain, Papua New Guinea
Event Characteristics
| Date & Time | Dec. 21, 2025, 5:25 a.m. |
|---|---|
| Magnitude | mw 5.2 |
| Latitude | -5.49 °N |
| Longitude | 151.73 °E |
| Depth | 20 km |
| Aftershocks | 4 |
| Last Update | 2025-12-21 |
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