Earthquake 81 km NW of Rabaul, Papua New Guinea (4.9 mb) (2025-01-01 12:37:08 UTC)

1735735028

-3.7623, 151.5720

10.00 KM

A 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck on 81 km NW of Rabaul, Papua New Guinea, at 2025-01-01 12:37:08 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mb and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 81 km NW of Rabaul, Papua New Guinea

Recommendation
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.

Earthquake 81 km NW of Rabaul, Papua New Guinea (4.9 mb) (2025-01-01 12:37:08 UTC)

Magnitudo (mb)

4.9

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_us6000pgus

Nearest Places

Elizabeth Reef / 40.61 km
Tolo Island / 41.26 km
Pakaneingomor Island / 41.26 km
Wunabalo Island / 43.11 km
Pegelpfeiler Island / 43.11 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

1.1

1 km E of The Geysers, CA
Time: 1735974917
Depth: 1.48 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.5

45 km ESE of Beatty, Nevada
Time: 1735973780
Depth: 8.80 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

4.3

Minahassa Peninsula, Sulawesi
Time: 1735973741
Depth: 165.91 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

4.3

MINAHASA, SULAWESI, INDONESIA
Time: 1735973741
Depth: 166.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.1

OFFSHORE EL SALVADOR
Time: 1735973572
Depth: 30.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

5.5

New Ireland Region, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1735868851
Depth: 22.22 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

5.4

62 km NW of Rabaul, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1735868848
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

5.4

NEW IRELAND REGION, P.N.G.
Time: 1735801599
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

5.0

New Ireland Region, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1735724384
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

5.0

NEW IRELAND REGION, P.N.G.
Time: 1735724382
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)