Earthquake 53 km S of Madang, Papua New Guinea (5.2 mb) (2025-04-04 10:51:48 UTC)

1743763908

-5.6979, 145.7105

115.13 KM

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck on 53 km S of Madang, Papua New Guinea, at 2025-04-04 10:51:48 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 53 km S of Madang, 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 53 km S of Madang, Papua New Guinea (5.2 mb) (2025-04-04 10:51:48 UTC)

Magnitudo (mb)

5.2

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_us6000q3wx

Nearest Places

Saipa / 3.35 km
Baipa / 3.6 km
Shaggy Ridge / 5.83 km
Cannings Saddle / 5.83 km
Yokopi / 6.06 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

8 km NNW of The Geysers, CA
Time: 1744791782
Depth: 2.33 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

Flores Region, Indonesia
Time: 1744791748
Depth: 11.66 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

7 km NNW of The Geysers, CA
Time: 1744791681
Depth: 0.99 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

11 km ESE of Julian, CA
Time: 1744791290
Depth: 12.45 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

12 km E of Villa Park, CA
Time: 1744790909
Depth: 5.46 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

EASTERN NEW GUINEA REG., P.N.G.
Time: 1744410287
Depth: 103.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Papua New Guinea Region
Time: 1743763910
Depth: 133.08 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

EASTERN NEW GUINEA REG., P.N.G.
Time: 1743763906
Depth: 88.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

EASTERN NEW GUINEA REG., P.N.G.
Time: 1742242381
Depth: 120.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Papua New Guinea Region
Time: 1742242381
Depth: 108.03 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)