Earthquake NEW IRELAND REGION, P.N.G. (4.4 mb) (2025-05-17 11:17:20 UTC)

1747480640

-3.4785, 152.1807

277.10 KM

A 4.4 magnitude earthquake struck on NEW IRELAND REGION, P.N.G., at 2025-05-17 11:17:20 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. (4.4 mb) (2025-05-17 11:17:20 UTC)

Magnitudo (mb)

4.4

Automatic
EMSC

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: emsc_20250517_0000136

Nearest Places

Konogogo / 2.26 km
Konobio Plantation / 2.85 km
Konmiap / 3.45 km
Karu Bay / 3.94 km
Kobi / 4.2 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

3 km N of Palomar Observatory, CA
Time: 1747498602
Depth: 8.06 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

Northern Sumatra, Indonesia
Time: 1747498526
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

NIAS REGION, INDONESIA
Time: 1747498526
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

10 km ENE of Pāhala, Hawaii
Time: 1747498421
Depth: 33.11 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

ISLAND OF HAWAII, HAWAII
Time: 1747498421
Depth: 33.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

79 km N of Rabaul, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1747480640
Depth: 277.14 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

New Ireland Region, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1737457048
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

NEW IRELAND REGION, P.N.G.
Time: 1736097883
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

New Ireland Region, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1735868851
Depth: 22.22 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

62 km NW of Rabaul, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1735868848
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)