Earthquake NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G. (6.9 mw) (2025-04-04 20:04:38 UTC)
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck on NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G., at 2025-04-04 20:04:38 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 BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G.
Recommendation
Major Earthquake
Major Earthquake
Action
Violent shaking with widespread damage possible.
Suggestion
Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. After the initial shock, carefully evacuate the building. Outdoors: Stay in an open area. Expect aftershocks and potential hazards.
Magnitudo (mw)
6.9
Automatic
EMSC
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: emsc_20250404_0000251
Nearest Places
- Cape Ludtke / 62.21 km
- Lau / 63.93 km
- Bairiman River / 64.27 km
- Bairiman / 64.64 km
- Cape Cunningham South / 64.66 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
2.4
13 km SSE of Pinnacles, CA
Time:
Depth: 0.57 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 0.57 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.4
CENTRAL CALIFORNIA
Time:
Depth: 0.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 0.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
0.7
2 km of The Geysers, CA
Time:
Depth: 1.31 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 1.31 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
3.0
OFF W. COAST OF S. ISLAND, N.Z.
Time:
Depth: 12.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 12.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
5.2
SOUTH OF FIJI ISLANDS
Time:
Depth: 164.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 164.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
5.0
New Britain Region, Papua New Guinea
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
5.1
NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G.
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
5.1
177 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
4.7
172 km SE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
5.1
NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G.
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)