Earthquake (Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:72.12km) in Papua New Guinea 25/02/2026 11:14 UTC, 10 thousand in MMI V.
On 2/25/2026 11:14:02 AM, an earthquake occurred in Papua New Guinea potentially affecting 10 thousand in MMI V. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:72.12km.
AegisWatch Crisis Intelligence Summary
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake occurred in Papua New Guinea, posing moderate risk to infrastructure and affecting approximately 10,000 people.
Trajectory: The seismic activity is consistent with tectonic movements in the region, and while immediate aftershocks may occur, they are expected to be of lower magnitude and impact.
Infrastructure Impact: The earthquake's depth of 72.12 km and MMI V impact suggest minor damage to structures, particularly those not designed to withstand seismic activity, but widespread catastrophic damage is unlikely.
Event Intelligence Data
- Event
- Green earthquake (Magnitude 5.5M, Depth:72.12km) in Papua New Guinea 25/02/2026 11:14 UTC, 10 thousand in MMI V.
- Hazard Type
- Earthquake
- Location
- Madang, Madang District, Madang, Momase Region, Papua Niugini
- Coordinates
- -5.261500, 145.905100
- Risk Score
- 55/100
- Severity
- 1/5
- Status
- active
- Trajectory Prediction
- The seismic activity is consistent with tectonic movements in the region, and while immediate aftershocks may occur, they are expected to be of lower magnitude and impact.
- Infrastructure Impact
- The earthquake's depth of 72.12 km and MMI V impact suggest minor damage to structures, particularly those not designed to withstand seismic activity, but widespread catastrophic damage is unlikely.
- Source
- GDACS
- Detected
- 2026-02-25T11:14:02.000Z
- Last Updated
- 2026-02-25T11:31:32.000Z
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- AegisWatch Crisis Intelligence Platform
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