Earthquake NEW IRELAND REGION, P.N.G. (5.0 mw) (2025-01-01 09:39:42 UTC)

1735724382

-3.7837, 151.6238

10.00 KM

A 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck on NEW IRELAND REGION, P.N.G., at 2025-01-01 09:39:42 UTC. Reviewed by EMSC seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mw and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in NEW IRELAND REGION, P.N.G.

Recommendation
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.

Earthquake NEW IRELAND REGION, P.N.G. (5.0 mw) (2025-01-01 09:39:42 UTC)

Magnitudo (mw)

5.0

Automatic
EMSC

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: emsc_20250101_0000115

Nearest Places

Tolo Island / 39.39 km
Pakaneingomor Island / 39.39 km
Elizabeth Reef / 40.17 km
Lolonadaula Island / 40.98 km
Wunabalo Island / 41.22 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

0.8

18 km NNE of Yerington, Nevada
Time: 1736154573
Depth: 10.70 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.8

ALBANIA
Time: 1736154332
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

0.8

4 km ENE of Palomar Observatory, CA
Time: 1736153943
Depth: 8.36 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.4

SWITZERLAND
Time: 1736153808
Depth: 8.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.0

AEGEAN SEA
Time: 1736153568
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

5.3

NEW IRELAND REGION, P.N.G.
Time: 1736097883
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

5.5

New Ireland Region, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1735868851
Depth: 22.22 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

5.4

62 km NW of Rabaul, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1735868848
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

5.4

NEW IRELAND REGION, P.N.G.
Time: 1735801599
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

4.9

81 km NW of Rabaul, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1735735028
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)