Earthquake New Britain Region, Papua New Guinea (5.1 M) (2025-04-07 20:00:48 UTC)

1744056048

-6.0632, 151.5333

53.74 KM

A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck on New Britain Region, Papua New Guinea, at 2025-04-07 20:00:48 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) (2025-04-07 20:00:48 UTC)

Magnitudo (M)

5.1

Automatic
BMKG

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: bmg2025guxx

Nearest Places

Cape Ludtke / 34.5 km
Lau / 34.67 km
Torlu River / 35.08 km
Mau’una / 35.87 km
Maluba River / 35.92 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

3 km WSW of Cobb, CA
Time: 1744076589
Depth: 1.33 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2 km SSE of The Geysers, CA
Time: 1744076482
Depth: 2.24 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

CENTRAL PERU
Time: 1744076073
Depth: 13.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Java, Indonesia
Time: 1744076064
Depth: 156.34 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

JAVA, INDONESIA
Time: 1744076064
Depth: 156.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G.
Time: 1744056042
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

154 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1744056042
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

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)