Earthquake Papua New Guinea Region (5.0 M) (2024-10-19 17:29:13 UTC)

1729358953

-5.9802, 147.1871

71.09 KM

A 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck on Papua New Guinea Region, at 2024-10-19 17:29:13 UTC. Reviewed by BMKG seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of M and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in Papua New Guinea Region

Recommendation
Strong Earthquake

Action

Moderate shaking can cause damage to weak structures.

Suggestion

Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Stay away from windows and heavy furniture. Outdoors: Move to an open space. If in a car: Pull over and stop in a safe area.

Earthquake Papua New Guinea Region (5.0 M) (2024-10-19 17:29:13 UTC)

Magnitudo (M)

5.0

Automatic
BMKG

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: bmg2024uovm

Nearest Places

Kiari / 1.31 km
Kiari River / 1.55 km
Wasu / 2.08 km
Wasu Anchorage / 2.65 km
Sigawa River / 2.71 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

66 km NNE of Van Horn, Texas
Time: 1734930713
Depth: 4.28 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

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Depth: 2.87 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

21 km SSW of Little Lake, CA
Time: 1734930406
Depth: 2.22 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

CENTRAL CALIFORNIA
Time: 1734930406
Depth: 2.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

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Time: 1734929572
Depth: 1.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

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Depth: 86.32 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

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Time: 1732531564
Depth: 69.57 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

EASTERN NEW GUINEA REG., P.N.G.
Time: 1731656748
Depth: 88.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Papua New Guinea Region
Time: 1731655762
Depth: 112.21 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

81 km NNW of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1731655760
Depth: 88.14 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)