A map shows the location where the 6.6 earthquake struck in Lae, Papua New Guinea, Oct. 7, 2025. USGS
An earthquake of magnitude 6.6 struck near Papua New Guinea’s second largest city Lae on Tuesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said, terrifying mourners in a stadium but with no damage immediately reported.
The epicentre was 26 km (16 miles) from Lae, which has a population of over 76,000, according to the USGS. It was also felt in the capital Port Moresby, social media showed.
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