Earthquake 114 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea (6.2 mww) (2025-04-12 03:47:10 UTC)
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake struck on 114 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea, at 2025-04-12 03:47:10 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 114 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
Recommendation
Major Earthquake
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.
Magnitudo (mww)
6.2
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_us6000q5ka
Nearest Places
- Alas Islands / 19.99 km
- Toau Island / 23.29 km
- Cape Siar / 23.33 km
- Siar / 23.43 km
- Atlas Island / 23.48 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
3.6
West Papua Region, Indonesia
Time:
Depth: 29.87 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 29.87 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
1.1
2 km NNW of The Geysers, CA
Time:
Depth: 1.53 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 1.53 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
2.4
Sulawesi, Indonesia
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
4.3
5 km N of Happy Valley, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 58.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 58.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
4.4
1 km SW of Ninilchik, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 55.50 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 55.50 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Nearest Earthquake
4.6
197 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
Time:
Depth: 82.42 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 82.42 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
6.0
NEW IRELAND REGION, P.N.G.
Time:
Depth: 58.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 58.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
5.0
New Ireland Region, Papua New Guinea
Time:
Depth: 98.96 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 98.96 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
4.6
NEW IRELAND REGION, P.N.G.
Time:
Depth: 91.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 91.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
4.6
123 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
Time:
Depth: 91.55 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 91.55 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)