Earthquake 170 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea (5.0 mb) (2025-04-09 08:29:08 UTC)
A 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck on 170 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea, at 2025-04-09 08:29:08 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 170 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
Recommendation
Very Strong Earthquake
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.
Magnitudo (mb)
5.0
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_us6000q4w1
Nearest Places
- Torlu River / 46.35 km
- Atu Lagoon / 46.45 km
- Maluba River / 46.89 km
- Pungu River / 47.37 km
- Lau / 47.4 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
2.6
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Time:
Depth: 20.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 20.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
2.6
20 km NE of Morgan Hill, CA
Time:
Depth: 20.48 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 20.48 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
3.9
NEAR THE COAST OF WESTERN TURKEY
Time:
Depth: 7.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 7.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
1.8
3 km SW of Julian, CA
Time:
Depth: 14.04 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 14.04 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.1
3 km NNW of The Geysers, CA
Time:
Depth: 3.38 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 3.38 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
4.9
New Britain Region, Papua New Guinea
Time:
Depth: 65.85 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 65.85 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
5.0
NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G.
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
5.0
203 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
4.7
195 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
4.7
NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G.
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)