Earthquake 98 km WNW of Rabaul, Papua New Guinea (5.2 mb) (2025-10-05 19:23:18 UTC)
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck on 98 km WNW of Rabaul, Papua New Guinea, at 2025-10-05 19:23:18 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 98 km WNW of Rabaul, Papua New Guinea
Recommendation
Very Strong Earthquake
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.
Magnitudo (mb)
5.2
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_us6000rezl
Nearest Places
- Elizabeth Reef / 29.9 km
- Norton Banks / 36.32 km
- Tolo Island / 37.3 km
- Pakaneingomor Island / 37.3 km
- Cape Lambert / 38.62 km
Comment
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Depth: 0.00 km
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Depth: 0.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 13.80 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 8.98 km
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Depth: 8.98 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 4.99 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 6.80 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 6.80 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
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Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
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Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)