Earthquake BISMARCK SEA (5.2 mw) (2025-07-08 17:11:55 UTC)
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck on BISMARCK SEA, at 2025-07-08 17:11:55 UTC. Reviewed by EMSC seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mw and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in BISMARCK SEA
Recommendation
Very Strong Earthquake
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.
Magnitudo (mw)
5.2
Automatic
EMSC
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: emsc_20250708_0000183
Nearest Places
- Sauwai Island / 30.22 km
- Papialou Islands / 34.69 km
- Alim Island / 49.64 km
- Sand Island / 49.78 km
- Korndop Point / 53.5 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
0.4
23 km ENE of Ashford, Washington
Time:
Depth: -1.95 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: -1.95 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.6
49 km SSW of Glacier View, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 28.50 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 28.50 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
0.4
22 km ENE of Ashford, Washington
Time:
Depth: -0.43 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: -0.43 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
0.8
6 km NNW of The Geysers, CA
Time:
Depth: 2.63 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 2.63 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
0.9
3 km ESE of Lake Henshaw, CA
Time:
Depth: 9.75 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 9.75 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
5.3
BISMARCK SEA
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
5.0
Bismarck Sea
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
5.2
110 km SSE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
5.2
BISMARCK SEA
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)