Earthquake 27 km NNE of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea (4.5 mb) (2025-04-18 02:57:49 UTC)

1744945069

-6.3227, 147.9363

62.30 KM

A 4.5 magnitude earthquake struck on 27 km NNE of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea, at 2025-04-18 02:57:49 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 27 km NNE of Finschhafen, 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 27 km NNE of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea (4.5 mb) (2025-04-18 02:57:49 UTC)

Magnitudo (mb)

4.5

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_us6000q6yg

Nearest Places

Tunom River / 12.72 km
Cape Sibida / 13.42 km
Kamlagidu Point / 13.48 km
Sanga River / 13.52 km
Sowi River / 13.64 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

0.7

8 km WNW of Cobb, CA
Time: 1745047848
Depth: 1.93 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

0.7

7 km NW of The Geysers, CA
Time: 1745047562
Depth: 2.41 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

3.5

Southern Sumatra, Indonesia
Time: 1745047535
Depth: 30.77 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

0.3

6 km NW of The Geysers, CA
Time: 1745047520
Depth: 3.22 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.1

6 km NW of The Geysers, CA
Time: 1745047338
Depth: 2.64 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

4.5

EASTERN NEW GUINEA REG., P.N.G.
Time: 1744945069
Depth: 62.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

5.7

Papua New Guinea Region
Time: 1744516105
Depth: 61.24 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

5.5

EASTERN NEW GUINEA REG., P.N.G.
Time: 1744516104
Depth: 67.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

5.5

46 km E of Lae, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1744516103
Depth: 65.94 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

5.2

Papua New Guinea Region
Time: 1742056119
Depth: 75.77 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)