Earthquake New Britain Region, Papua New Guinea (5.2 M) (2025-04-05 22:32:02 UTC)

1743892322

-6.2754, 151.7608

10.00 KM

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck on New Britain Region, Papua New Guinea, at 2025-04-05 22:32:02 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 (5.2 M) (2025-04-05 22:32:02 UTC)

Magnitudo (M)

5.2

Automatic
BMKG

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: bmg2025grlx

Nearest Places

Cape Ludtke / 68.01 km
Lau / 69.06 km
Torlu River / 69.52 km
Bairiman River / 70.22 km
Maluba River / 70.3 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

12 km NNE of Chickaloon, Alaska
Time: 1744194937
Depth: 22.20 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE
Time: 1744194666
Depth: 209.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

25 km W of Cooper Landing, Alaska
Time: 1744194408
Depth: 44.30 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

16 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA
Time: 1744193703
Depth: 6.72 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

SPAIN
Time: 1744193403
Depth: 4.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G.
Time: 1744188276
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

109 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1744188276
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G.
Time: 1744187348
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

170 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1744187348
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

New Britain Region, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1744056048
Depth: 53.74 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)