M4.3 Earthquake 40 km N of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea — December 25, 2025
2025-12-25 21:33:26 UTC (2025-12-25) · approx. 7:33 AM UTC+10 local
On December 25, 2025 at 21:33 UTC, a magnitude 4.3 shallow crustal earthquake struck 40 km N of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea, at a depth of 49.9 km and coordinates -6.1939°, 147.8366°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 43 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 558 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
147.8366°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.3 earthquake near Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea?
The magnitude 4.3 earthquake that struck 40 km N of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea on December 25, 2025 at 21:33 UTC had a depth of 49.9 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.3 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.3 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000rksw). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, December 25, 2025). M4.3 Earthquake 40 km N of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea — December 25, 2025. Retrieved April 1, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000rksw/