Earthquake New Ireland Region, Papua New Guinea (4.2 M) (2024-12-07 19:46:18 UTC)
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck on New Ireland Region, Papua New Guinea, at 2024-12-07 19:46:18 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 New Ireland Region, Papua New Guinea
Recommendation
Strong Earthquake
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.
Magnitudo (M)
4.2
Automatic
BMKG
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: bmg2024yanr
Nearest Places
- Manus Basin / 3.9 km
- Cape Botiangin / 98.64 km
- Tiopotok Plantation / 98.71 km
- West Point / 99.02 km
- Tiopotuk / 99.7 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
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Time:
Depth: 7.80 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 7.80 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.0
NEVADA
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Depth: 7.80 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 7.80 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
1.4
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Time:
Depth: 8.50 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 8.50 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.5
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Depth: 4.28 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 4.28 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
0.7
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Time:
Depth: 2.87 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 2.87 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
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NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G.
Time:
Depth: 510.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 510.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
6.0
121 km N of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
Time:
Depth: 521.21 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 521.21 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)