Earthquake 67 km E of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea (4.4 mb) (2025-01-23 00:19:16 UTC)

1737591556

-6.3477, 146.4714

115.52 KM

A 4.4 magnitude earthquake struck on 67 km E of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea, at 2025-01-23 00:19:16 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 67 km E of Kainantu, 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 67 km E of Kainantu, Papua New Guinea (4.4 mb) (2025-01-23 00:19:16 UTC)

Magnitudo (mb)

4.4

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_us6000plqp

Nearest Places

Sirasira / 2.51 km
Nariawang / 4.18 km
Wongat / 5.87 km
Sawteeth Hills / 6.41 km
Wongri Mountain / 6.96 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

0.3

10 km WNW of Cobb, CA
Time: 1737614870
Depth: 2.87 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

3.4

168 km NNW of Wainwright, Alaska
Time: 1737613839
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

3.4

BEAUFORT SEA
Time: 1737613839
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

4.7

58 km NNE of Isangel, Vanuatu
Time: 1737613062
Depth: 259.94 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

4.7

VANUATU
Time: 1737613062
Depth: 259.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

5.0

Papua New Guinea Region
Time: 1737591557
Depth: 111.51 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

4.4

EASTERN NEW GUINEA REG., P.N.G.
Time: 1737591556
Depth: 115.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

5.2

Papua New Guinea Region
Time: 1736752087
Depth: 92.80 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

5.3

EASTERN NEW GUINEA REG., P.N.G.
Time: 1736752086
Depth: 86.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

5.0

57 km N of Lae, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1736752085
Depth: 82.17 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)