Earthquake New Britain Region, Papua New Guinea (5.1 M) (2025-04-05 21:56:09 UTC)

1743890169

-6.1872, 151.8603

56.19 KM

A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck on New Britain Region, Papua New Guinea, at 2025-04-05 21:56:09 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 (5.1 M) (2025-04-05 21:56:09 UTC)

Magnitudo (M)

5.1

Automatic
BMKG

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: bmg2025grks

Nearest Places

Cape Kwoi / 66.95 km
Toktokmi River / 67.22 km
Manguna Airport / 68.3 km
Cape Ludtke / 68.43 km
Cape Cunningham South / 68.46 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

1.1

9 km WNW of Cobb, CA
Time: 1743965151
Depth: 1.57 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

4.7

GREECE
Time: 1743965055
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.4

COSTA RICA
Time: 1743964681
Depth: 67.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

1.5

6 km NNW of The Geysers, CA
Time: 1743964543
Depth: 2.87 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.2

23 km NE of Lamont, CA
Time: 1743964155
Depth: 7.63 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

4.6

NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G.
Time: 1743952584
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

5.2

New Britain Region, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1743933770
Depth: 48.91 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

5.0

NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G.
Time: 1743933767
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

5.2

195 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1743933767
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

4.5

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