Update: Earthquake of 5.3 magnitude reported near Ambunti, Papua New Guinea on July 6

Published Jul 18, 2025

AMBUNTI-DREIKIKIER DISTRICT, East Sepik Province—Sunday afternoon, a 5.3 magnitude quake was recorded near Ambunti, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

The tremor jolted the area at 08:21 UTC (18:21 local time). It occurred at a depth of 114 km with the epicenter located roughly 100 km west of Ambunti.

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Source: The U.S. Geological Survey