Was There Any Damage or Tsunami from the M6.4 Earthquake Near Angoram, PNG?

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The M6.4 earthquake that occurred on May 20, 2025, at 15:05:58 UTC, was located 81 km ENE of Angoram, Papua New Guinea, at a depth of 10.0 km. Reports confirm that there has been no damage, injuries, or tsunami resulting from this seismic event. The earthquake's offshore location, approximately 20 km from the nearest significant land, likely mitigated potential impacts on populated areas.

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New quake on my seismo this morning
NE coast of New Guinea, PNG

M 6.4 - 81 km ENE of Angoram, Papua New Guinea​

    • 2025-05-20 15:05:58 (UTC)
    • 3.850°S 144.766°E
    • 10.0 km depth

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No damage or injuries or tsunami so far, correct?
 
berkeman said:
No damage or injuries or tsunami so far, correct?

Not that i have seen reported .... the quake was about 20km offshore
I dont see any significant towns in the area ... maybe some individual homes and tiny villages

Dave
 
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