Earthquake NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G. (5.0 m) (2025-04-06 10:02:47 UTC)

1743933767

-6.1520, 151.7070

10.00 KM

A 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck on NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G., at 2025-04-06 10:02:47 UTC. Reviewed by EMSC 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, 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 BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G. (5.0 m) (2025-04-06 10:02:47 UTC)

Magnitudo (m)

5.0

Automatic
EMSC

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: emsc_20250406_0000084

Nearest Places

Cape Ludtke / 53.59 km
Lau / 55.29 km
Bairiman River / 55.69 km
Bairiman / 56.06 km
Torlu River / 56.41 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

6 km NE of Westmorland, CA
Time: 1744125636
Depth: 4.63 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

Sumbawa Region, Indonesia
Time: 1744125493
Depth: 16.62 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

LOMBOK REGION, INDONESIA
Time: 1744125493
Depth: 17.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

4 km N of Idyllwild, CA
Time: 1744125477
Depth: 6.90 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

56 km SSW of Whites City, New Mexico
Time: 1744124762
Depth: 4.56 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

Nearest Earthquake

New Britain Region, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1744056048
Depth: 53.74 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

154 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1744056042
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G.
Time: 1744056042
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

179 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1744039720
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

New Britain Region, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1744039718
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)