Earthquake New Britain Region, Papua New Guinea (5.2 M) (2025-04-29 04:01:26 UTC)

1745899286

-6.4340, 150.1906

65.64 KM

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck on New Britain Region, Papua New Guinea, at 2025-04-29 04:01:26 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) (2025-04-29 04:01:26 UTC)

Magnitudo (M)

5.2

Automatic
BMKG

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: bmg2025ihxi

Nearest Places

Au River / 18.83 km
Au Bay / 18.83 km
West Entrance / 19 km
Milewu Island / 19.08 km
Kalagen / 19.11 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

3 km SSE of Hemet, CA
Time: 1745912021
Depth: 26.11 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

13 km S of Tres Pinos, CA
Time: 1745911989
Depth: 5.21 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

CENTRAL CALIFORNIA
Time: 1745911989
Depth: 5.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

13 km E of Cloverdale, CA
Time: 1745911787
Depth: 2.65 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

14 km SSW of Tres Pinos, CA
Time: 1745911772
Depth: 4.53 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G.
Time: 1745899285
Depth: 60.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

47 km E of Kandrian, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1745899285
Depth: 60.28 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G.
Time: 1744603509
Depth: 63.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

60 km S of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1744603509
Depth: 63.86 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

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