Earthquake NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G. (4.6 mb) (2025-04-12 12:52:25 UTC)

1744462345

-6.2661, 151.4854

10.00 KM

A 4.6 magnitude earthquake struck on NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G., at 2025-04-12 12:52:25 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
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. (4.6 mb) (2025-04-12 12:52:25 UTC)

Magnitudo (mb)

4.6

Automatic
EMSC

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: emsc_20250412_0000148

Nearest Places

Atu Lagoon / 47.23 km
Pungu River / 48.91 km
Cape Beechey / 48.95 km
Atu / 49.26 km
Torlu River / 49.68 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

5 km SSE of Julian, CA
Time: 1744674382
Depth: 12.74 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

8 km NNW of The Geysers, CA
Time: 1744674269
Depth: 1.75 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

8 km NW of The Geysers, CA
Time: 1744673884
Depth: 1.16 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

8 km NW of The Geysers, CA
Time: 1744673852
Depth: 1.53 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

3 km SSW of Julian, CA
Time: 1744673716
Depth: 12.93 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

New Britain Region, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1744560302
Depth: 65.85 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G.
Time: 1744552766
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

203 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1744552766
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G.
Time: 1744531109
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

195 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1744531109
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)