Earthquake NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G. (5.2 mb) (2025-04-29 04:01:25 UTC)

1745899285

-6.2491, 149.9707

60.30 KM

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck on NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G., at 2025-04-29 04:01:25 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
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 NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G. (5.2 mb) (2025-04-29 04:01:25 UTC)

Magnitudo (mb)

5.2

Automatic
EMSC

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: emsc_20250429_0000037

Nearest Places

Cape Muya / 2 km
Kanigia Island / 2 km
Aivet Bay / 2.21 km
Passim / 3.24 km
Cape Tawop / 4.36 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

12 km NW of The Geysers, CA
Time: 1745913672
Depth: 2.94 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE
Time: 1745912906
Depth: 244.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

WESTERN TURKEY
Time: 1745912116
Depth: 12.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3 km SSE of Hemet, CA
Time: 1745912021
Depth: 26.11 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

13 km S of Tres Pinos, CA
Time: 1745911989
Depth: 5.21 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

New Britain Region, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1745899286
Depth: 65.64 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

47 km E of Kandrian, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1745899285
Depth: 60.28 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G.
Time: 1744603509
Depth: 63.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

60 km S of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1744603509
Depth: 63.86 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

New Britain Region, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1743104580
Depth: 41.28 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)