Earthquake New Britain Region, Papua New Guinea (5.4 M) (2025-04-23 10:11:36 UTC)

1745403096

-5.9775, 151.5623

38.07 KM

A 5.4 magnitude earthquake struck on New Britain Region, Papua New Guinea, at 2025-04-23 10:11:36 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 (5.4 M) (2025-04-23 10:11:36 UTC)

Magnitudo (M)

5.4

Automatic
BMKG

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: bmg2025hxkn

Nearest Places

Cape Ludtke / 28.46 km
Bairiman River / 30.55 km
Lau / 30.79 km
Bairiman / 30.91 km
Lodi Lagoon / 32.55 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

6 km SSE of Pinnacles, CA
Time: 1745420842
Depth: 1.10 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

45 km NNE of Whittier, Alaska
Time: 1745420743
Depth: 16.20 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

8 km NNW of The Geysers, CA
Time: 1745420564
Depth: 7.85 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

WESTERN TURKEY
Time: 1745420143
Depth: 14.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

10 km NW of The Geysers, CA
Time: 1745419923
Depth: 2.60 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G.
Time: 1745403092
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

176 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1745403092
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

New Britain Region, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1745358138
Depth: 63.91 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G.
Time: 1744961611
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

172 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1744961611
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)