Earthquake New Britain Region, Papua New Guinea (4.9 M) (2025-04-07 13:08:55 UTC)

1744031335

-6.1380, 151.5154

29.38 KM

A 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck on New Britain Region, Papua New Guinea, at 2025-04-07 13:08:55 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 (4.9 M) (2025-04-07 13:08:55 UTC)

Magnitudo (M)

4.9

Automatic
BMKG

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: bmg2025guki

Nearest Places

Torlu River / 39.51 km
Maluba River / 40.12 km
Lau / 40.28 km
Atu Lagoon / 40.66 km
Mau’una / 40.93 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

HAWAII REGION, HAWAII
Time: 1744052670
Depth: 34.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

13 km S of Naalehu, Hawaii
Time: 1744052670
Depth: 34.32 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2 km ESE of Home Gardens, CA
Time: 1744052452
Depth: 3.17 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

9 km SSE of Corona, CA
Time: 1744052451
Depth: -0.44 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

14 km ENE of Yerington, Nevada
Time: 1744052142
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

179 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1744039720
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

New Britain Region, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1744039718
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

New Britain Region, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1744036037
Depth: 38.28 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G.
Time: 1744036033
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

175 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1744036032
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)