Earthquake New Britain Region, Papua New Guinea (5.0 M) (2025-04-05 17:25:32 UTC)

1743873932

-5.9916, 151.4319

10.00 KM

A 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck on New Britain Region, Papua New Guinea, at 2025-04-05 17:25:32 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 (5.0 M) (2025-04-05 17:25:32 UTC)

Magnitudo (M)

5.0

Automatic
BMKG

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: bmg2025grbu

Nearest Places

Torlu River / 21.37 km
Lau / 21.57 km
Maluba River / 22.18 km
Mau’una / 22.39 km
Cape Ludtke / 23.13 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

1.2

8 km SW of Inyokern, CA
Time: 1743926435
Depth: 3.95 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

0.7

6 km WNW of Cobb, CA
Time: 1743926211
Depth: 1.53 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.5

SULAWESI, INDONESIA
Time: 1743925723
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.4

Sulawesi, Indonesia
Time: 1743925723
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

2.9

TARAPACA, CHILE
Time: 1743925660
Depth: 105.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

4.5

166 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1743914181
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

4.5

NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G.
Time: 1743914181
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

4.4

NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G.
Time: 1743909247
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

4.4

158 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1743909247
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

4.5

NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G.
Time: 1743903377
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)