Earthquake Papua New Guinea Region (5.3 M) (2025-04-25 22:15:48 UTC)

1745619348

-7.2796, 146.7583

54.81 KM

A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck on Papua New Guinea Region, at 2025-04-25 22:15:48 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 Papua New Guinea Region

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 Papua New Guinea Region (5.3 M) (2025-04-25 22:15:48 UTC)

Magnitudo (M)

5.3

Automatic
BMKG

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: bmg2025ibzk

Nearest Places

Cold Water Creek / 3.11 km
Bamboo Creek / 3.57 km
Sandy Creek / 4.23 km
Kololo Creek / 4.78 km
Karanga Creek / 5.12 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

West Papua Region, Indonesia
Time: 1745644598
Depth: 12.25 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

MONTENEGRO
Time: 1745644521
Depth: 15.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

CENTRAL TURKEY
Time: 1745644201
Depth: 7.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

WESTERN TURKEY
Time: 1745644185
Depth: 8.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

LA RIOJA, ARGENTINA
Time: 1745644164
Depth: 129.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

43 km E of Lae, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1745619339
Depth: 37.44 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

EASTERN NEW GUINEA REG., P.N.G.
Time: 1745619339
Depth: 37.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Papua New Guinea Region
Time: 1744516105
Depth: 61.24 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

EASTERN NEW GUINEA REG., P.N.G.
Time: 1744516104
Depth: 67.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

46 km E of Lae, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1744516103
Depth: 65.94 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)