Earthquake BISMARCK SEA (5.3 mw) (2025-07-08 17:22:03 UTC)
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck on BISMARCK SEA, at 2025-07-08 17:22:03 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)
5.3
Automatic
EMSC
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: emsc_20250708_0000187
Nearest Places
- Sauwai Island / 32.68 km
- Papialou Islands / 37.14 km
- Alim Island / 50.37 km
- Sand Island / 52.4 km
- Circular Reef / 53.03 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
0.7
NORTHERN ITALY
Time:
Depth: 16.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 16.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
1.2
13 km NW of Fishhook, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 38.70 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 38.70 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
0.8
22 km ENE of Ashford, Washington
Time:
Depth: -0.54 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: -0.54 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.2
5 km NW of College, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 8.20 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 8.20 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
0.8
22 km ENE of Ashford, Washington
Time:
Depth: -2.41 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: -2.41 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
5.0
Bismarck Sea
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
5.2
BISMARCK SEA
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (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)