Earthquake NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G. (4.9 mb) (2025-12-11 20:56:21 UTC)
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck on NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G., at 2025-12-11 20:56:21 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 BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G.
Recommendation
Strong Earthquake
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.
Magnitudo (mb)
4.9
Automatic
EMSC
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: emsc_20251211_0000397
Nearest Places
- Wanam / 62.15 km
- Kalal / 63.12 km
- Djam Island / 63.46 km
- Wanam Island / 64.18 km
- Tami Islands / 64.36 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
1.1
10 km E of Big Bear City, CA
Time:
Depth: 0.37 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 0.37 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
3.1
SAN JUAN, ARGENTINA
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
2.4
CENTRAL TURKEY
Time:
Depth: 11.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 11.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
2.5
CYPRUS REGION
Time:
Depth: 45.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 45.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
5.0
New Britain Region, Papua New Guinea
Time:
Depth: 61.68 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 61.68 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
5.0
New Britain Region, Papua New Guinea
Time:
Depth: 61.68 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 61.68 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
4.9
78 km ESE of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea
Time:
Depth: 25.59 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 25.59 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)