Earthquake EASTERN NEW GUINEA REG., P.N.G. (4.8 mb) (2025-05-14 09:33:48 UTC)
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck on EASTERN NEW GUINEA REG., P.N.G., at 2025-05-14 09:33:48 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 EASTERN NEW GUINEA REG., 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_20250514_0000100
Nearest Places
- Bok / 25.37 km
- Kaiafit / 25.66 km
- Bunaga / 28.77 km
- Koep / 29.03 km
- Sio Island / 33.52 km
Comment
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2.3
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Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 103.40 km
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Depth: 103.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
1.8
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Time:
Depth: 51.20 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 51.20 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.8
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Time:
Depth: 121.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 121.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
4.0
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Time:
Depth: 8.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 8.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
4.8
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Time:
Depth: 186.93 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 186.93 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
4.8
Papua New Guinea Region
Time:
Depth: 111.48 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 111.48 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
5.0
EASTERN NEW GUINEA REG., P.N.G.
Time:
Depth: 90.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 90.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
4.8
Papua New Guinea Region
Time:
Depth: 204.27 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 204.27 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
5.0
EASTERN NEW GUINEA REG., P.N.G.
Time:
Depth: 188.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 188.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)