Earthquake 46 km E of Lae, Papua New Guinea (5.5 mww) (2025-04-13 03:48:23 UTC)

1744516103

-6.7259, 147.4178

65.94 KM

A 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck on 46 km E of Lae, Papua New Guinea, at 2025-04-13 03:48:23 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 46 km E of Lae, 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 46 km E of Lae, Papua New Guinea (5.5 mww) (2025-04-13 03:48:23 UTC)

Magnitudo (mww)

5.5

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_us6000q5q0

Nearest Places

Yambo / 2.46 km
Wideru / 3.16 km
Busa River / 3.61 km
Ukilim / 5.51 km
Mundala Lagoon / 5.71 km

Comment

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Source: BMKG (Automatic)

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