Earthquake 191 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea (4.9 mb) (2025-04-28 19:03:59 UTC)
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck on 191 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea, at 2025-04-28 19:03:59 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 191 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
Recommendation
Strong Earthquake
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.
Magnitudo (mb)
4.9
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_us7000pvmt
Nearest Places
- Kulis / 78.04 km
- Hetau Passage / 78.69 km
- North Entrance / 78.84 km
- Entrance Island / 78.88 km
- Tungol Mission / 79.12 km
Comment
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Depth: 82.42 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
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Depth: 82.42 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
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Depth: 72.50 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
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Depth: 72.50 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
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Depth: 98.96 km
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Depth: 98.96 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
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Time:
Depth: 91.55 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 91.55 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)