Earthquake New Guinea, Papua New Guinea (3.1 M) (2025-05-06 21:40:58 UTC)

1746567658

-3.1187, 141.1504

10.00 KM

A 3.1 magnitude earthquake struck on New Guinea, Papua New Guinea, at 2025-05-06 21:40:58 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 Guinea, Papua New Guinea

Recommendation
Moderate Earthquake

Action

Noticeable shaking, items may rattle, but typically little to no damage.

Suggestion

Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On under a sturdy piece of furniture. Move away from windows or heavy objects that might fall. Outdoors: Move to an open area away from buildings, trees, and power lines.

Earthquake New Guinea, Papua New Guinea (3.1 M) (2025-05-06 21:40:58 UTC)

Magnitudo (M)

3.1

Automatic
BMKG

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: bmg2025iwau

Nearest Places

Kulanap Creek / 0.23 km
Mount Airu / 1.91 km
Old Ainbai / 2.44 km
Ainbai / 3.46 km
Lapoon Camp / 4.28 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

0.3

7 km WNW of Cobb, CA
Time: 1746581689
Depth: 8.97 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.7

38 km W of Petrolia, CA
Time: 1746581445
Depth: 1.05 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.7

OFFSHORE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time: 1746581445
Depth: 1.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.9

NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA
Time: 1746581306
Depth: 22.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

1.7

39 km SW of Skwentna, Alaska
Time: 1746581215
Depth: 58.90 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

3.1

NEW GUINEA, PAPUA NEW GUINEA
Time: 1746567658
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.9

New Guinea, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1746563655
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

4.1

NEW GUINEA, PAPUA NEW GUINEA
Time: 1746563655
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.5

NEW GUINEA, PAPUA NEW GUINEA
Time: 1746499959
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.3

NEW GUINEA, PAPUA NEW GUINEA
Time: 1746479331
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)