Earthquake New Britain Region, Papua New Guinea (5.6 M) (2025-04-04 20:39:40 UTC)

1743799180

-6.3323, 151.5267

51.36 KM

A 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck on New Britain Region, Papua New Guinea, at 2025-04-04 20:39:40 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
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 Britain Region, Papua New Guinea (5.6 M) (2025-04-04 20:39:40 UTC)

Magnitudo (M)

5.6

Automatic
BMKG

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: bmg2025gpmr

Nearest Places

Atu Lagoon / 55.78 km
Cape Beechey / 57.39 km
Pungu River / 57.54 km
Atu / 57.7 km
Torlu River / 58.31 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

18 km NW of Desert Center, CA
Time: 1743813884
Depth: 6.31 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

CRETE, GREECE
Time: 1743813594
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

1 km WSW of Guánica, Puerto Rico
Time: 1743813311
Depth: 10.74 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

3 km SSW of Anderson Springs, CA
Time: 1743813104
Depth: -0.82 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

9 km S of Cabazon, CA
Time: 1743813041
Depth: 26.63 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

New Britain Region, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1743810390
Depth: 45.69 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

186 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1743805679
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G.
Time: 1743805679
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

New Britain Region, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1743804137
Depth: 35.74 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G.
Time: 1743804133
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)