Earthquake Near North Coast of Papua New Guinea (6.5 M) (2025-05-20 15:06:06 UTC)

1747753566

-3.6654, 144.8208

55.51 KM

A 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck on Near North Coast of Papua New Guinea, at 2025-05-20 15:06:06 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 Near North Coast of Papua New Guinea

Recommendation
Major Earthquake

Action

Violent shaking with widespread damage possible.

Suggestion

Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. After the initial shock, carefully evacuate the building. Outdoors: Stay in an open area. Expect aftershocks and potential hazards.

Earthquake Near North Coast of Papua New Guinea (6.5 M) (2025-05-20 15:06:06 UTC)

Magnitudo (M)

6.5

Automatic
BMKG

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: bmg2025jvcv

Nearest Places

Bam Island / 5.84 km
Dail / 21.11 km
Gealwi / 21.11 km
Kadovar Island / 26.62 km
Katamun / 28.44 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

1.8

9 km ESE of Point Possession, Alaska
Time: 1747772556
Depth: 35.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.9

11 km W of Ninilchik, Alaska
Time: 1747772546
Depth: 47.70 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.9

58 km SSW of Ugashik, Alaska
Time: 1747772329
Depth: 97.90 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.1

WESTERN TURKEY
Time: 1747772065
Depth: 6.80 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.1

MEXICALI-CALEXICO AREA, CALIF.
Time: 1747771961
Depth: 12.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

6.6

116 km NE of Angoram, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1747753564
Depth: 52.70 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

6.6

111 km NE of Angoram, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1747753559
Depth: 53.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

6.4

81 km ENE of Angoram, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1747753558
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

6.4

NEAR N COAST OF NEW GUINEA, PNG.
Time: 1747753558
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)