Earthquake 43 km E of Lae, Papua New Guinea (5.1 mb) (2025-04-25 22:15:39 UTC)

1745619339

-6.7251, 147.3924

37.44 KM

A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck on 43 km E of Lae, Papua New Guinea, at 2025-04-25 22:15:39 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 43 km E of Lae, 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 43 km E of Lae, Papua New Guinea (5.1 mb) (2025-04-25 22:15:39 UTC)

Magnitudo (mb)

5.1

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_us7000pv4w

Nearest Places

Yambo / 1.52 km
Ukilim / 2.77 km
Mundala Lagoon / 2.99 km
Mundala / 3.36 km
Bukaua / 3.91 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

New Guinea, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1745666261
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

Sulawesi, Indonesia
Time: 1745666003
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

SULAWESI, INDONESIA
Time: 1745666003
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

8 km SSW of Idyllwild, CA
Time: 1745665492
Depth: 15.69 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

Sulawesi, Indonesia
Time: 1745665243
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

Papua New Guinea Region
Time: 1745619348
Depth: 54.81 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

EASTERN NEW GUINEA REG., P.N.G.
Time: 1745619339
Depth: 37.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

EASTERN NEW GUINEA REG., P.N.G.
Time: 1745495047
Depth: 104.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

56 km WNW of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1745495047
Depth: 104.22 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

Papua New Guinea Region
Time: 1745495047
Depth: 104.44 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)