Earthquake 183 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea (5.2 mb) (2025-04-11 03:38:58 UTC)

1744342738

-6.1201, 151.6914

10.00 KM

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck on 183 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea, at 2025-04-11 03:38:58 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 183 km ESE of Kimbe, 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 183 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea (5.2 mb) (2025-04-11 03:38:58 UTC)

Magnitudo (mb)

5.2

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_us6000q5ax

Nearest Places

Cape Ludtke / 49.8 km
Lau / 51.69 km
Bairiman River / 51.86 km
Bairiman / 52.22 km
Cape Cunningham South / 52.66 km

Comment

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