Earthquake New Britain Region, Papua New Guinea (4.9 M) (2025-03-27 19:43:00 UTC)

1743104580

-7.0135, 149.9975

41.28 KM

A 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck on New Britain Region, Papua New Guinea, at 2025-03-27 19:43:00 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 Britain Region, Papua New Guinea

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 New Britain Region, Papua New Guinea (4.9 M) (2025-03-27 19:43:00 UTC)

Magnitudo (M)

4.9

Automatic
BMKG

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: bmg2025gauu

Nearest Places

Akiuli / 56.03 km
Cape Kablumgu / 77.58 km
Wisil Island / 78.51 km
Ampul Island / 78.82 km
Kaveng Island / 78.82 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

3.4

OFFSHORE VALPARAISO, CHILE
Time: 1743369494
Depth: 18.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

1.1

32 km NW of Indian Springs, Nevada
Time: 1743369375
Depth: 5.80 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.3

10 km ENE of Pala, CA
Time: 1743368917
Depth: 8.21 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.7

NORTHERN TERRITORY, AUSTRALIA
Time: 1743368880
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.2

3 km SE of Fox, Alaska
Time: 1743368703
Depth: 16.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

5.4

NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G.
Time: 1743104576
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

4.8

NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G.
Time: 1743051268
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

4.8

163 km SE of Kandrian, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1743051268
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

5.0

New Britain Region, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1735675785
Depth: 39.60 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)