Earthquake NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G. (5.4 mb) (2025-03-27 19:42:56 UTC)
A 5.4 magnitude earthquake struck on NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G., at 2025-03-27 19:42:56 UTC. Reviewed by EMSC seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mb and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G.
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 (mb)
5.4
Automatic
EMSC
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: emsc_20250327_0000226
Nearest Places
- Kaveng Island / 15.43 km
- Ampul Island / 15.43 km
- Wisil Island / 15.68 km
- Alage Island / 16.12 km
- Ambungi Island / 17.32 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
1.4
38 km WNW of Ninilchik, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 84.60 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 84.60 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.3
17 km E of Lazy Mountain, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 42.40 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 42.40 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.3
BULGARIA
Time:
Depth: 6.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 6.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
1.2
SWITZERLAND
Time:
Depth: -1.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: -1.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
1.6
50 km WNW of Petersville, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 99.60 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 99.60 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
4.9
New Britain Region, Papua New Guinea
Time:
Depth: 41.28 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 41.28 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
5.0
New Britain Region, Papua New Guinea
Time:
Depth: 39.60 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 39.60 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)