Earthquake 140 km SSW of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea (5.2 mb) (2025-02-04 09:36:46 UTC)

1738661806

-5.5488, 151.8717

58.08 KM

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck on 140 km SSW of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea, at 2025-02-04 09:36:46 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 140 km SSW of Kokopo, 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 140 km SSW of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea (5.2 mb) (2025-02-04 09:36:46 UTC)

Magnitudo (mb)

5.2

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_us7000pb7j

Nearest Places

Rondahl Harbour / 0.75 km
Rak River / 1.21 km
Marau Plantation / 1.29 km
Bokongtata / 1.47 km
Owen Point / 1.82 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

2.4

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Depth: 7.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.8

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Time: 1738680368
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.0

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Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.4

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Depth: 35.62 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

2.9

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Time: 1738679656
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

5.2

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Time: 1738661808
Depth: 59.24 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

4.9

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Time: 1731758313
Depth: 105.11 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

5.2

NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G.
Time: 1729815293
Depth: 35.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

5.2

126 km SW of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1729814431
Depth: 35.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)