Earthquake New Guinea, Papua New Guinea (5.3 M) (2025-09-24 14:53:09 UTC)
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck on New Guinea, Papua New Guinea, at 2025-09-24 14:53:09 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
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.
Comment
Latest Earthquake
1.2
5 km WSW of Anza, CA
Time:
Depth: 5.68 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 5.68 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
4.1
ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE
Time:
Depth: 1.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 1.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
4.2
Banda Sea
Time:
Depth: 17.17 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 17.17 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
4.3
BANDA SEA
Time:
Depth: 13.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 13.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
1.7
22 km N of Yucca Valley, CA
Time:
Depth: 9.82 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 9.82 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
5.0
42 km W of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea
Time:
Depth: 117.62 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 117.62 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
5.3
NEW GUINEA, PAPUA NEW GUINEA
Time:
Depth: 103.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 103.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)