Earthquake New Britain Region, Papua New Guinea (6.8 M) (2025-04-04 20:04:40 UTC)

1743797080

-6.2465, 151.7711

26.00 KM

A 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck on New Britain Region, Papua New Guinea, at 2025-04-04 20:04:40 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
Major Earthquake

Action

Violent shaking with widespread damage possible.

Suggestion

Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. After the initial shock, carefully evacuate the building. Outdoors: Stay in an open area. Expect aftershocks and potential hazards.

Earthquake New Britain Region, Papua New Guinea (6.8 M) (2025-04-04 20:04:40 UTC)

Magnitudo (M)

6.8

Automatic
BMKG

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: bmg2025gpln

Nearest Places

Cape Ludtke / 66.2 km
Lau / 67.6 km
Bairiman River / 68.33 km
Torlu River / 68.35 km
Bairiman / 68.69 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

16 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA
Time: 1743885080
Depth: 6.78 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

CENTRAL TURKEY
Time: 1743885049
Depth: 5.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

16 km NNE of Borrego Springs, CA
Time: 1743884484
Depth: 9.22 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

9 km NW of The Geysers, CA
Time: 1743884325
Depth: 1.66 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

12 km ESE of Anza, CA
Time: 1743884229
Depth: 6.01 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

New Britain Region, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1743873932
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

177 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1743873930
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G.
Time: 1743873930
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

172 km SE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1743873630
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G.
Time: 1743870311
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)