Earthquake NEW IRELAND REGION, P.N.G. (4.8 mb) (2025-05-06 06:37:46 UTC)

1746513466

-3.2005, 150.7879

10.00 KM

A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck on NEW IRELAND REGION, P.N.G., at 2025-05-06 06:37:46 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 IRELAND 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 IRELAND REGION, P.N.G. (4.8 mb) (2025-05-06 06:37:46 UTC)

Magnitudo (mb)

4.8

Automatic
EMSC

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: emsc_20250506_0000089

Nearest Places

Beagle Point / 23.39 km
West Point / 23.57 km
Mait Island / 24.07 km
Mait Channel / 24.45 km
Mait Plantation / 24.51 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA
Time: 1746524310
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

12 km N of Borrego Springs, CA
Time: 1746524259
Depth: 12.97 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

EASTERN TURKEY
Time: 1746524206
Depth: 7.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

MOLUCCA SEA
Time: 1746524146
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Northern Molucca Sea
Time: 1746524146
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

New Ireland Region, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1746513467
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

69 km S of Kavieng, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1746513466
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

New Ireland Region, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1739251959
Depth: 35.92 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

123 km S of Kavieng, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1739241465
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

New Ireland Region, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1737743212
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)