Earthquake 203 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea (5.0 mb) (2025-04-13 13:59:26 UTC)

1744552766

-6.1719, 152.0645

10.00 KM

A 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck on 203 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea, at 2025-04-13 13:59:26 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 203 km S of Kokopo, 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 203 km S of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea (5.0 mb) (2025-04-13 13:59:26 UTC)

Magnitudo (mb)

5.0

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_us6000q5s5

Nearest Places

Toktokmi River / 70.26 km
Cape Kwoi / 70.8 km
Owen Point / 71.94 km
Marau Plantation / 72 km
Pukau Point / 72.47 km

Comment

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