Earthquake New Ireland Region, Papua New Guinea (5.1 M) (2025-01-29 20:03:51 UTC)

1738181031

-5.1555, 153.9793

40.05 KM

A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck on New Ireland Region, Papua New Guinea, at 2025-01-29 20:03:51 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 (5.1 M) (2025-01-29 20:03:51 UTC)

Magnitudo (M)

5.1

Automatic
BMKG

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: bmg2025caru

Nearest Places

Hetau Passage / 58.46 km
North Entrance / 58.66 km
Entrance Island / 58.66 km
Hetau Island / 59.15 km
Cape Dunganon / 59.54 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

2.7

17 km SE of Naalehu, Hawaii
Time: 1743810233
Depth: 30.38 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.7

HAWAII REGION, HAWAII
Time: 1743810233
Depth: 30.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

4.1

WESTERN XIZANG
Time: 1743809895
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

1.5

53 km ENE of Whittier, Alaska
Time: 1743809882
Depth: 27.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.9

GREECE
Time: 1743809356
Depth: 11.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

5.0

New Ireland Region, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1743676278
Depth: 98.96 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

4.6

NEW IRELAND REGION, P.N.G.
Time: 1743676276
Depth: 91.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

4.6

123 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1743676276
Depth: 91.55 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

4.6

147 km SE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1737170176
Depth: 44.01 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

4.6

NEW IRELAND REGION, P.N.G.
Time: 1737170176
Depth: 44.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)