Earthquake New Ireland Region, Papua New Guinea (5.6 M) (2025-01-24 18:26:52 UTC)

1737743212

-3.8326, 150.9876

10.00 KM

A 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck on New Ireland Region, Papua New Guinea, at 2025-01-24 18:26:52 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
Very Strong Earthquake

Action

Severe shaking, potential for significant damage.

Suggestion

Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Avoid elevators, as power outages may occur. Outdoors: Stay in the open. Be alert for aftershocks.

Earthquake New Ireland Region, Papua New Guinea (5.6 M) (2025-01-24 18:26:52 UTC)

Magnitudo (M)

5.6

Automatic
BMKG

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: bmg2025brlc

Nearest Places

Elizabeth Reef / 63.41 km
Norton Banks / 65.57 km
Rapaltip River / 69.99 km
Maragsaik / 69.99 km
Cape Pomas / 70.11 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

11 km ESE of Julian, CA
Time: 1744791290
Depth: 12.45 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

12 km E of Villa Park, CA
Time: 1744790909
Depth: 5.46 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE
Time: 1744790820
Depth: 15.80 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

JAVA, INDONESIA
Time: 1744790664
Depth: 12.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Java, Indonesia
Time: 1744790664
Depth: 11.89 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

New Ireland Region, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1739251959
Depth: 35.92 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

123 km S of Kavieng, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1739241465
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

NEW IRELAND REGION, P.N.G.
Time: 1737743211
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

New Ireland Region, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1737457048
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

NEW IRELAND REGION, P.N.G.
Time: 1736097883
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)