Earthquake New Guinea, Papua New Guinea (3.5 M) (2025-05-17 02:14:23 UTC)
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake struck on New Guinea, Papua New Guinea, at 2025-05-17 02:14:23 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
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.
Magnitudo (M)
3.5
Automatic
BMKG
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: bmg2025joqw
Nearest Places
- Biebiu Creek / 1.13 km
- Mouri / 1.29 km
- Nai Number 2 / 3.65 km
- Kwomtari / 6.16 km
- Masineri / 6.94 km
Comment
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Depth: 8.74 km
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Depth: 36.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 21.00 km
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Depth: 21.00 km
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Depth: 16.72 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
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Depth: 17.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 17.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 15.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 15.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Time:
Depth: 18.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 18.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)