Earthquake 182 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea (4.5 mb) (2025-04-06 19:30:56 UTC)

1743967856

-6.0582, 151.7028

10.00 KM

A 4.5 magnitude earthquake struck on 182 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea, at 2025-04-06 19:30:56 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 182 km ESE of Kimbe, 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 182 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea (4.5 mb) (2025-04-06 19:30:56 UTC)

Magnitudo (mb)

4.5

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_us6000q4fa

Nearest Places

Cape Ludtke / 45.87 km
Cape Cunningham South / 47.02 km
Bairiman River / 47.69 km
Bairiman / 48.06 km
Kuskus Islet / 48.67 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

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Source: USGS (Automatic)

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0.8

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Depth: 1.94 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

5.1

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Time: 1744056048
Depth: 53.74 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

4.8

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Time: 1744056042
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

4.8

154 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1744056042
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

5.0

179 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1744039720
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

5.0

New Britain Region, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1744039718
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)