Earthquake Papua New Guinea Region (4.8 M) (2025-04-30 13:45:47 UTC)

1746020747

-5.6918, 147.3477

204.27 KM

A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck on Papua New Guinea Region, at 2025-04-30 13:45:47 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
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 Papua New Guinea Region (4.8 M) (2025-04-30 13:45:47 UTC)

Magnitudo (M)

4.8

Automatic
BMKG

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: bmg2025ikmc

Nearest Places

Sio Island / 24.55 km
Teliata Point / 25.18 km
Teliata / 25.26 km
Sio Lagoon / 25.88 km
Sio / 26.34 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

21 km N of Ridgecrest, CA
Time: 1746035993
Depth: 5.94 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE
Time: 1746035720
Depth: 97.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Seram, Indonesia
Time: 1746035700
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

SERAM, INDONESIA
Time: 1746035700
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

13 km W of Mojave, CA
Time: 1746035610
Depth: 3.82 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

EASTERN NEW GUINEA REG., P.N.G.
Time: 1746020744
Depth: 188.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

EASTERN NEW GUINEA REG., P.N.G.
Time: 1745910674
Depth: 100.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

60 km NNW of Lae, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1745910674
Depth: 100.13 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

EASTERN NEW GUINEA REG., P.N.G.
Time: 1745495047
Depth: 104.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Papua New Guinea Region
Time: 1745495047
Depth: 104.44 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)