A 6.9-magnitude earthquake hit Papua New Guinea, following a series of recent global seismic activities.

On April 4, 2025, a 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck Papua New Guinea, as reported by the USGS, occurring at a depth of 10 kilometers near Kimbe. This event followed a series of earthquakes, including a deadly 7.7-magnitude quake in Myanmar on March 28 that resulted in over 2,700 fatalities and prompted international aid requests. Other recent quakes included a 4.0-magnitude event in California and a 5.5-magnitude one in Alaska.