Earthquake 199 km N of Madang, Papua New Guinea (5.0 mb) (2024-11-03 16:06:40 UTC)

1730650000

-3.4150, 145.8694

19.23 KM

A 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck on 199 km N of Madang, Papua New Guinea, at 2024-11-03 16:06:40 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 199 km N of Madang, 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 199 km N of Madang, Papua New Guinea (5.0 mb) (2024-11-03 16:06:40 UTC)

Magnitudo (mb)

5.0

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_us7000npqk

Nearest Places

New Guinea Basin / 17.3 km
Bat Islands / 75.54 km
Rat Island / 77.43 km
Purdy Islands / 81.18 km
Mouse Island / 82.6 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

1.7

70 km E of Cantwell, Alaska
Time: 1734933363
Depth: 2.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.0

39 km S of Goldfield, Nevada
Time: 1734931917
Depth: 7.80 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.0

NEVADA
Time: 1734931917
Depth: 7.80 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

1.4

20 km NNE of Yerington, Nevada
Time: 1734931700
Depth: 8.50 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.5

66 km NNE of Van Horn, Texas
Time: 1734930713
Depth: 4.28 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

5.2

ADMIRALTY ISLANDS REGION, P.N.G.
Time: 1732359851
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

5.1

ADMIRALTY ISLANDS REGION, P.N.G.
Time: 1732358585
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

5.0

Admiralty Islands Region, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1732357541
Depth: 38.51 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

5.0

NEAR N COAST OF NEW GUINEA, PNG.
Time: 1730650916
Depth: 19.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)