Earthquake 187 km ENE of Angoram, Papua New Guinea (4.9 mb) (2025-02-20 19:17:01 UTC)

1740079021

-3.3876, 145.6133

10.00 KM

A 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck on 187 km ENE of Angoram, Papua New Guinea, at 2025-02-20 19:17:01 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 187 km ENE of Angoram, 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 187 km ENE of Angoram, Papua New Guinea (4.9 mb) (2025-02-20 19:17:01 UTC)

Magnitudo (mb)

4.9

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_us7000pf2i

Nearest Places

New Guinea Basin / 44.7 km
Bam Island / 91.52 km
Bat Islands / 92.1 km
Dangale / 95.48 km
Kolang / 95.61 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

1.9

66 km WNW of Beluga, Alaska
Time: 1740161498
Depth: 0.40 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

3.4

NORTH ISLAND OF NEW ZEALAND
Time: 1740161362
Depth: 170.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

0.9

2 km N of The Geysers, CA
Time: 1740160804
Depth: 0.87 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.9

EASTERN TURKEY
Time: 1740160328
Depth: 7.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.5

Banda Sea
Time: 1740160121
Depth: 29.52 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

4.8

Near North Coast of Papua New Guinea
Time: 1740079024
Depth: 15.99 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

4.6

Near North Coast of Papua New Guinea
Time: 1735155548
Depth: 73.65 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

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)