Earthquake NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G. (4.8 mb) (2025-04-24 21:30:23 UTC)
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck on NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G., at 2025-04-24 21:30:23 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)
4.8
Automatic
EMSC
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: emsc_20250424_0000303
Nearest Places
- Cape Ludtke / 38.99 km
- Lau / 39.39 km
- Torlu River / 39.82 km
- Mau’una / 40.61 km
- Maluba River / 40.65 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
1.1
14 km N of Borrego Springs, CA
Time:
Depth: 8.66 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 8.66 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.6
8 km WNW of Karluk, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 27.80 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 27.80 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
3.0
108 km NW of Yakutat, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 16.40 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 16.40 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
3.0
SOUTHERN ALASKA
Time:
Depth: 16.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 16.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
2.3
WESTERN TURKEY
Time:
Depth: 7.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 7.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
5.4
New Britain Region, Papua New Guinea
Time:
Depth: 38.07 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 38.07 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
5.1
176 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
NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G.
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
4.7
New Britain Region, Papua New Guinea
Time:
Depth: 63.91 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 63.91 km
Source: BMKG (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)