Earthquake 168 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea (4.6 mb) (2025-04-12 12:52:25 UTC)

1744462345

-6.2661, 151.4854

10.00 KM

A 4.6 magnitude earthquake struck on 168 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea, at 2025-04-12 12:52:25 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 168 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 168 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea (4.6 mb) (2025-04-12 12:52:25 UTC)

Magnitudo (mb)

4.6

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_us6000q5md

Nearest Places

Atu Lagoon / 47.23 km
Pungu River / 48.91 km
Cape Beechey / 48.95 km
Atu / 49.26 km
Torlu River / 49.68 km

Comment

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