Earthquake 67 km SSW of Vanimo, Papua New Guinea (5.1 mb) (2025-05-03 17:04:13 UTC)

1746291853

-3.2569, 141.0809

28.97 KM

A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck on 67 km SSW of Vanimo, Papua New Guinea, at 2025-05-03 17:04:13 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 67 km SSW of Vanimo, 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 67 km SSW of Vanimo, Papua New Guinea (5.1 mb) (2025-05-03 17:04:13 UTC)

Magnitudo (mb)

5.1

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_us7000pwxj

Nearest Places

Sainendi / 0.67 km
Kolosa / 0.89 km
Swach Ketjil / 1.16 km
Yuwetla / 2.34 km
Cholossa / 3.06 km

Comment

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Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

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Depth: 10.00 km
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Depth: 10.00 km
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Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)