Earthquake New Britain Region, Papua New Guinea (4.7 M) (2025-04-04 21:46:32 UTC)

1743803192

-6.1232, 151.5137

31.01 KM

A 4.7 magnitude earthquake struck on New Britain Region, Papua New Guinea, at 2025-04-04 21:46:32 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 (4.7 M) (2025-04-04 21:46:32 UTC)

Magnitudo (M)

4.7

Automatic
BMKG

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: bmg2025gpox

Nearest Places

Torlu River / 38.13 km
Maluba River / 38.77 km
Lau / 38.77 km
Mau’una / 39.48 km
Atu Lagoon / 39.67 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

SICILY, ITALY
Time: 1743818252
Depth: 9.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

54 km NW of Toyah, Texas
Time: 1743818015
Depth: 3.54 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

8 km NW of The Geysers, CA
Time: 1743817662
Depth: 8.05 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

10 km S of Trapper Creek, Alaska
Time: 1743817199
Depth: 20.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

22 km NNW of Tehachapi, CA
Time: 1743817160
Depth: 5.89 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

181 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1743814652
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G.
Time: 1743814652
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

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)