Earthquake EASTERN NEW GUINEA REG., P.N.G. (5.7 mw) (2025-04-22 13:29:09 UTC)

1745328549

-5.4843, 147.0064

202.10 KM

A 5.7 magnitude earthquake struck on EASTERN NEW GUINEA REG., P.N.G., at 2025-04-22 13:29:09 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 EASTERN NEW GUINEA REG., 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 EASTERN NEW GUINEA REG., P.N.G. (5.7 mw) (2025-04-22 13:29:09 UTC)

Magnitudo (mw)

5.7

Automatic
EMSC

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: emsc_20250422_0000144

Nearest Places

Vitiaz Strait / 11.15 km
Long Island / 13.06 km
Karim / 13.1 km
Matafum School / 13.13 km
Matafum / 13.38 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

3.0

IONIAN SEA
Time: 1745345204
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

1.0

6 km WNW of Cobb, CA
Time: 1745344734
Depth: 1.77 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.7

SUMBA REGION, INDONESIA
Time: 1745344728
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.7

Sumba Region, Indonesia
Time: 1745344728
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

4.3

GUJARAT, INDIA
Time: 1745344571
Depth: 20.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

5.2

Papua New Guinea Region
Time: 1745328550
Depth: 205.85 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

5.7

137 km N of Lae, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1745328549
Depth: 202.14 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

5.2

EASTERN NEW GUINEA REG., P.N.G.
Time: 1744410287
Depth: 103.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

5.2

Papua New Guinea Region
Time: 1742056119
Depth: 75.77 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

5.1

Papua New Guinea Region
Time: 1741576658
Depth: 129.99 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)