Earthquake NEW IRELAND REGION, P.N.G. (5.2 mb) (2025-10-05 19:23:18 UTC)
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck on NEW IRELAND REGION, P.N.G., at 2025-10-05 19:23:18 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
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 (mb)
5.2
Automatic
EMSC
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: emsc_20251005_0000254
Nearest Places
- Elizabeth Reef / 29.9 km
- Norton Banks / 36.32 km
- Tolo Island / 37.3 km
- Pakaneingomor Island / 37.3 km
- Cape Lambert / 38.62 km
Comment
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2.4
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Time:
Depth: 64.60 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 64.60 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.0
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Time:
Depth: 4.71 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 4.71 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
3.3
Northern Molucca Sea
Time:
Depth: 47.56 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 47.56 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
3.3
MOLUCCA SEA
Time:
Depth: 48.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 48.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
0.8
1 km NW of The Geysers, CA
Time:
Depth: 0.74 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 0.74 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
5.0
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Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
5.2
98 km WNW of Rabaul, Papua New Guinea
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)