Earthquake NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G. (4.6 mb) (2025-04-25 00:52:50 UTC)

1745542370

-5.2274, 150.8040

213.10 KM

A 4.6 magnitude earthquake struck on NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G., at 2025-04-25 00:52:50 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) (2025-04-25 00:52:50 UTC)

Magnitudo (mb)

4.6

Automatic
EMSC

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: emsc_20250425_0000013

Nearest Places

Karel Reef / 18.78 km
Siko Reef / 19.33 km
Deu Reef / 19.74 km
Stein Reef / 20.41 km
Lilua Islet / 20.81 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

2.6

WESTERN TURKEY
Time: 1745576368
Depth: 22.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

0.3

8 km WNW of Cobb, CA
Time: 1745576259
Depth: 1.97 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.9

Sulawesi, Indonesia
Time: 1745576178
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

1.4

WESTERN TURKEY
Time: 1745575923
Depth: 7.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.3

WESTERN TURKEY
Time: 1745575745
Depth: 11.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

4.8

New Britain Region, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1745542371
Depth: 215.87 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

4.6

82 km ENE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1745542370
Depth: 213.06 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

5.0

NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G.
Time: 1744188276
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

5.0

109 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1744188276
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

4.7

NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G.
Time: 1742552124
Depth: 125.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)