Earthquake 147 km SE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea (4.6 mb) (2025-01-18 03:16:16 UTC)

1737170176

-5.0999, 153.3667

44.01 KM

A 4.6 magnitude earthquake struck on 147 km SE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea, at 2025-01-18 03:16:16 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 147 km SE of Kokopo, 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 147 km SE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea (4.6 mb) (2025-01-18 03:16:16 UTC)

Magnitudo (mb)

4.6

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_us6000pkvv

Nearest Places

Loumtas Rock / 58.69 km
Toau Island / 58.72 km
Iro Island / 58.87 km
Cape Bougainville / 59.2 km
Likiliki Bay / 59.53 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

2.3

AEGEAN SEA
Time: 1737179319
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

0.9

6 km NNE of Windsor, CA
Time: 1737178873
Depth: 5.53 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

0.9

12 km NNE of Pine Valley, CA
Time: 1737178616
Depth: 10.11 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

0.9

9 km NW of The Geysers, CA
Time: 1737178486
Depth: 2.04 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

3.5

Southwest of Sumatra, Indonesia
Time: 1737177805
Depth: 12.32 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

4.6

NEW IRELAND REGION, P.N.G.
Time: 1737170176
Depth: 44.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

5.1

New Ireland Region, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1731869737
Depth: 70.34 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

6.5

NEW IRELAND REGION, P.N.G.
Time: 1731649101
Depth: 58.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

6.2

New Ireland Region, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1731648520
Depth: 171.70 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

6.7

112 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1731648512
Depth: 52.40 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)