Earthquake 121 km SE of Panguna, Papua New Guinea (5.6 mb) (2025-05-02 10:59:21 UTC)

1746183561

-7.1950, 156.1436

65.04 KM

A 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck on 121 km SE of Panguna, Papua New Guinea, at 2025-05-02 10:59:21 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 121 km SE 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 121 km SE of Panguna, Papua New Guinea (5.6 mb) (2025-05-02 10:59:21 UTC)

Magnitudo (mb)

5.6

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_us7000pwjw

Nearest Places

Kovelakaha Reef / 19.45 km
Isiai Reef / 21.04 km
Tagharai Island / 21.1 km
Kanaang Island / 21.71 km
Mavara Island / 22.14 km

Comment

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Depth: 77.11 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

5.6

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Depth: 65.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

5.1

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Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

5.3

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Depth: 82.94 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

4.9

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Depth: 87.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)