Earthquake New Ireland Region, Papua New Guinea (5.7 M) (2025-09-16 16:59:52 UTC)
A 5.7 magnitude earthquake struck on New Ireland Region, Papua New Guinea, at 2025-09-16 16:59:52 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 Ireland Region, Papua New Guinea
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)
5.7
Automatic
BMKG
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: bmg2025serl
Nearest Places
- Yame Island / 89.71 km
- Sale Island / 90.5 km
- Zoller Islands / 90.53 km
- Petat Island / 90.79 km
- Pororan Island / 90.8 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
0.4
9 km E of Coso Junction, CA
Time:
Depth: 2.37 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 2.37 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
0.1
46 km ESE of Beatty, Nevada
Time:
Depth: 12.60 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 12.60 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
3.0
NEAR COAST OF NICARAGUA
Time:
Depth: 21.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 21.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
2.3
NORTHERN ITALY
Time:
Depth: 10.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
4.0
VERACRUZ, MEXICO
Time:
Depth: 124.80 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 124.80 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
6.0
NEW IRELAND REGION, P.N.G.
Time:
Depth: 77.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 77.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
6.0
206 km SE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
Time:
Depth: 77.67 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 77.67 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)