Earthquake Papua New Guinea Region (5.2 M) (2025-07-18 14:33:07 UTC)
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck on Papua New Guinea Region, at 2025-07-18 14:33:07 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
Very Strong Earthquake
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.
Magnitudo (M)
5.2
Automatic
BMKG
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: bmg2025nywj
Nearest Places
- Bunaga / 2.84 km
- Bare Rock / 7.1 km
- Lake Wisdom / 8.89 km
- Matafum / 9.95 km
- Long Island / 10.02 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
3.1
Near North Coast of West Papua
Time:
Depth: 23.36 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 23.36 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
3.1
NEAR N COAST OF PAPUA, INDONESIA
Time:
Depth: 23.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 23.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
1.7
PYRENEES
Time:
Depth: 17.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 17.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
3.3
UTTARANCHAL, INDIA
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
3.0
SUMBA REGION, INDONESIA
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
5.2
EASTERN NEW GUINEA REG., P.N.G.
Time:
Depth: 188.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 188.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
5.2
135 km N of Lae, Papua New Guinea
Time:
Depth: 181.31 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 181.31 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)