Earthquake 181 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea (5.1 mb) (2025-04-18 07:24:13 UTC)

1744961053

-6.2122, 151.6385

10.00 KM

A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck on 181 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea, at 2025-04-18 07:24:13 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 181 km ESE of Kimbe, 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 181 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea (5.1 mb) (2025-04-18 07:24:13 UTC)

Magnitudo (mb)

5.1

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_us6000q6zb

Nearest Places

Cape Ludtke / 54.63 km
Torlu River / 54.81 km
Lau / 54.85 km
Maluba River / 55.53 km
Mau’una / 55.89 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

South of Java, Indonesia
Time: 1745125031
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

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Time: 1745124970
Depth: 109.90 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

45 km NW of Skwentna, Alaska
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Depth: 112.70 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

Philippine Islands Region
Time: 1745124660
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

SOUTH OF SUMBAWA, INDONESIA
Time: 1745124639
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G.
Time: 1744961611
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

172 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1744961611
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

164 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1744934518
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G.
Time: 1744934518
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G.
Time: 1744905675
Depth: 35.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)