Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1357302 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2025-04-29 07:11:14 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2025-04-28 21:11:14 - [It was night in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2025-04-29 07:47:00 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 4.9 |
| Depth | 100.126 km |
| Class | Light |
| Hypocenter | Medium deep |
| Mercalli scale | 5 |
| Possible effects | Almost everyone feels movement. Sleeping people are awakened. Doors swing open or close. Dishes are broken. Pictures on the wall move. Small objects move or are turned over. Trees might shake. Liquids might spill out of open containers. |
| Data status | reviewed |
| Data provider | USGS |
| Continent | Indonesian Archipelago |
|---|---|
| Country | Papua New Guinea |
| Administration area | Morobe |
| Nearest settlement | Lae |
| Distance | 61 km |
| Course | NNW |
| Surface type | underground quake |