Earthquake 62 km NW of Rabaul, Papua New Guinea (5.4 mb) (2025-01-03 01:47:28 UTC)

1735868848

-3.7984, 151.7720

10.00 KM

A 5.4 magnitude earthquake struck on 62 km NW of Rabaul, Papua New Guinea, at 2025-01-03 01:47:28 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 62 km NW of Rabaul, Papua New Guinea

Recommendation
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.

Earthquake 62 km NW of Rabaul, Papua New Guinea (5.4 mb) (2025-01-03 01:47:28 UTC)

Magnitudo (mb)

5.4

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_us6000phc9

Nearest Places

Cape Strauch / 41.94 km
Pana Island / 42.68 km
Main Division / 42.68 km
Kalili Plantation / 43.01 km
Mesi Division / 43.65 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

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Depth: 10.70 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

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Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

0.8

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Depth: 8.36 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.4

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Depth: 8.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.0

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Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

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Time: 1736097883
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

5.5

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Time: 1735868851
Depth: 22.22 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

5.4

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

4.9

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Time: 1735735028
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

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Time: 1735724384
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)