Earthquake NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G. (4.9 mw) (2025-04-05 21:56:04 UTC)

1743890164

-6.2667, 151.6674

10.00 KM

A 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck on NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G., at 2025-04-05 21:56:04 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
Strong Earthquake

Action

Moderate shaking can cause damage to weak structures.

Suggestion

Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Stay away from windows and heavy furniture. Outdoors: Move to an open space. If in a car: Pull over and stop in a safe area.

Earthquake NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G. (4.9 mw) (2025-04-05 21:56:04 UTC)

Magnitudo (mw)

4.9

Automatic
EMSC

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: emsc_20250405_0000253

Nearest Places

Torlu River / 61.38 km
Cape Ludtke / 61.47 km
Lau / 61.59 km
Maluba River / 62.05 km
Atu Lagoon / 62.54 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

27 km NW of Ocotillo, CA
Time: 1743968588
Depth: 11.78 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

5 km WSW of Anza, CA
Time: 1743968538
Depth: 5.59 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

CENTRAL TURKEY
Time: 1743967635
Depth: 7.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

CRETE, GREECE
Time: 1743967458
Depth: 14.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

BIAK REGION, INDONESIA
Time: 1743967326
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G.
Time: 1743952584
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

New Britain Region, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1743933770
Depth: 48.91 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G.
Time: 1743933767
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

195 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1743933767
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

166 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1743914181
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)