Earthquake 60 km S of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea (4.6 mb) (2025-04-14 04:05:09 UTC)

1744603509

-6.0955, 150.1232

63.86 KM

A 4.6 magnitude earthquake struck on 60 km S of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea, at 2025-04-14 04:05:09 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 60 km S 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 60 km S of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea (4.6 mb) (2025-04-14 04:05:09 UTC)

Magnitudo (mb)

4.6

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_us6000q5wj

Nearest Places

Luonglil / 4.79 km
Middle Branch Awio River / 8.53 km
West Branch Awio River / 10.6 km
East Branch Awio River / 10.69 km
Awio / 16.12 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

0.3

8 km NNW of The Geysers, CA
Time: 1744791782
Depth: 2.33 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.5

Flores Region, Indonesia
Time: 1744791748
Depth: 11.66 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

2.5

FLORES REGION, INDONESIA
Time: 1744791748
Depth: 12.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

0.4

7 km NNW of The Geysers, CA
Time: 1744791681
Depth: 0.99 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.0

FRANCE
Time: 1744791362
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

4.6

NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G.
Time: 1744603509
Depth: 63.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

5.0

NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G.
Time: 1744188276
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

5.0

109 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1744188276
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

5.4

NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G.
Time: 1743104576
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

5.0

New Britain Region, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1735675785
Depth: 39.60 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)