Earthquake Papua New Guinea Region (5.2 M) (2025-03-15 16:28:39 UTC)

1742056119

-6.0584, 147.6722

75.77 KM

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck on Papua New Guinea Region, at 2025-03-15 16:28:39 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
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 Papua New Guinea Region (5.2 M) (2025-03-15 16:28:39 UTC)

Magnitudo (M)

5.2

Automatic
BMKG

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: bmg2025feqi

Nearest Places

Kwambu / 7.69 km
Kenuwa River / 7.78 km
Hardenberg Point / 7.93 km
Wald Bay / 7.97 km
Sialum Island / 8.2 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

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

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

3 km W of Cobb, CA
Time: 1744790356
Depth: 2.19 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

28 km ENE of Port Alsworth, Alaska
Time: 1744790326
Depth: 185.50 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

15 km E of Coso Junction, CA
Time: 1744790229
Depth: 1.80 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

Papua New Guinea Region
Time: 1744516105
Depth: 61.24 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

EASTERN NEW GUINEA REG., P.N.G.
Time: 1744516104
Depth: 67.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

46 km E of Lae, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1744516103
Depth: 65.94 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

New Britain Region, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1741099508
Depth: 74.19 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

EASTERN NEW GUINEA REG., P.N.G.
Time: 1740252718
Depth: 212.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)