Earthquake NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G. (5.4 m) (2025-10-23 04:07:01 UTC)
A 5.4 magnitude earthquake struck on NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G., at 2025-10-23 04:07:01 UTC. Reviewed by EMSC seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of m and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in NEW BRITAIN 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 (m)
5.4
Automatic
EMSC
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: emsc_20251023_0000045
Nearest Places
- Wanam / 39.29 km
- Kalal / 40.16 km
- Djam Island / 40.54 km
- Tami Islands / 41.3 km
- Wanam Island / 41.39 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
3.8
RUSSIA-MONGOLIA BORDER REGION
Time:
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
1.3
2 km NNE of The Geysers, CA
Time:
Depth: 1.67 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 1.67 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
0.7
16 km SW of La Quinta, CA
Time:
Depth: 5.47 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 5.47 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.3
16 km WNW of Tehachapi, CA
Time:
Depth: 5.18 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 5.18 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.8
TURKEY-SYRIA BORDER REGION
Time:
Depth: 6.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 6.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
5.4
New Britain Region, Papua New Guinea
Time:
Depth: 67.59 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 67.59 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
5.2
49 km ESE of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea
Time:
Depth: 63.15 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 63.15 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)