Earthquake 194 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea (6.9 mww) (2025-04-04 20:04:38 UTC)

1743797078

-6.2053, 151.7640

10.00 KM

A 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck on 194 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea, at 2025-04-04 20:04:38 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mww and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 194 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea

Recommendation
Major Earthquake

Action

Violent shaking with widespread damage possible.

Suggestion

Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. After the initial shock, carefully evacuate the building. Outdoors: Stay in an open area. Expect aftershocks and potential hazards.

Earthquake 194 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea (6.9 mww) (2025-04-04 20:04:38 UTC)

Magnitudo (mww)

6.9

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_us6000q41n

Nearest Places

Cape Ludtke / 62.21 km
Lau / 63.93 km
Bairiman River / 64.27 km
Bairiman / 64.64 km
Cape Cunningham South / 64.66 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

2.3

DODECANESE IS.-TURKEY BORDER REG
Time: 1743885293
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

1.4

16 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA
Time: 1743885080
Depth: 6.78 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.2

CENTRAL TURKEY
Time: 1743885049
Depth: 5.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

1.8

CENTRAL TURKEY
Time: 1743884557
Depth: 7.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

1.3

16 km NNE of Borrego Springs, CA
Time: 1743884484
Depth: 9.22 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

5.0

New Britain Region, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1743873932
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

5.1

NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G.
Time: 1743873930
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

5.1

177 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1743873930
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

4.7

172 km SE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1743873630
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

5.1

NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G.
Time: 1743870311
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)