Earthquake New Britain Region, Papua New Guinea (5.0 M) (2025-09-29 22:48:56 UTC)
A 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck on New Britain Region, Papua New Guinea, at 2025-09-29 22:48:56 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 Britain 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)
5.0
Automatic
BMKG
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: bmg2025tcwm
Nearest Places
- Morei River / 13.22 km
- Eber Bay / 13.67 km
- Baining River / 14.01 km
- Cape Bogan / 14.01 km
- Karong / 14.67 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
1.3
7 km NW of The Geysers, CA
Time:
Depth: 2.35 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 2.35 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.9
7 km NW of The Geysers, CA
Time:
Depth: 2.49 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 2.49 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.0
34 km SE of Denali National Park, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 0.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 0.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
0.9
113 km S of McCarthy, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 19.70 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 19.70 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.8
29 km WNW of Nikiski, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 72.20 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 72.20 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
5.0
123 km SSW of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
Time:
Depth: 73.16 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 73.16 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
5.0
NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G.
Time:
Depth: 73.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 73.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)