Earthquake NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G. (4.7 mb) (2025-04-17 16:01:15 UTC)
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake struck on NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G., at 2025-04-17 16:01:15 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
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.
Magnitudo (mb)
4.7
Automatic
EMSC
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: emsc_20250417_0000186
Nearest Places
- Solomon Basin / 71.97 km
- Cape Ludtke / 84.52 km
- Lau / 86.01 km
- Bairiman River / 86.61 km
- Cape Kwoi / 86.61 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
1.1
3 km NW of The Geysers, CA
Time:
Depth: 1.70 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 1.70 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
0.8
6 km NNW of The Geysers, CA
Time:
Depth: 2.91 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 2.91 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
0.9
35 km WSW of Alamo, Nevada
Time:
Depth: 0.30 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 0.30 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.6
6 km WSW of Anza, CA
Time:
Depth: 5.62 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 5.62 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
3.1
MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES
Time:
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
4.7
NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G.
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
4.7
172 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
5.1
181 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
4.8
164 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
4.8
NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G.
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)