Earthquake 122 km W of Panguna, Papua New Guinea (5.2 mb) (2025-02-23 22:50:10 UTC)

1740351010

-6.4584, 154.3874

10.00 KM

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck on 122 km W of Panguna, Papua New Guinea, at 2025-02-23 22:50:10 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 122 km W of Panguna, 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 122 km W of Panguna, Papua New Guinea (5.2 mb) (2025-02-23 22:50:10 UTC)

Magnitudo (mb)

5.2

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_us7000pfpb

Nearest Places

Lothian Shoals / 55.18 km
Tauri River / 66.97 km
Tsinamutu River / 68.65 km
Tauri River / 68.67 km
Amun / 69.3 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

1.2

1 km SSW of Loma Linda, CA
Time: 1740363749
Depth: 17.22 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.6

NORTHERN ITALY
Time: 1740362349
Depth: 8.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.4

COQUIMBO, CHILE
Time: 1740361376
Depth: 58.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

1.1

55 km WNW of Ninilchik, Alaska
Time: 1740360271
Depth: 102.40 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.3

11 km NNE of Four Mile Road, Alaska
Time: 1740359961
Depth: 11.30 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

5.3

Solomon Islands
Time: 1740351018
Depth: 11.50 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

5.2

BOUGAINVILLE REGION, P.N.G.
Time: 1740351010
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

5.0

92 km SW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1737138116
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

5.1

Solomon Islands
Time: 1730997727
Depth: 108.12 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

5.2

Solomon Islands
Time: 1729832671
Depth: 398.59 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)