Earthquake 69 km S of Kavieng, Papua New Guinea (4.8 mb) (2025-05-06 06:37:46 UTC)

1746513466

-3.2005, 150.7879

10.00 KM

A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck on 69 km S of Kavieng, Papua New Guinea, at 2025-05-06 06:37:46 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 69 km S of Kavieng, Papua New Guinea

Recommendation
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.

Earthquake 69 km S of Kavieng, Papua New Guinea (4.8 mb) (2025-05-06 06:37:46 UTC)

Magnitudo (mb)

4.8

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_us7000pxfv

Nearest Places

Beagle Point / 23.39 km
West Point / 23.57 km
Mait Island / 24.07 km
Mait Channel / 24.45 km
Mait Plantation / 24.51 km

Comment

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Time: 1746513467
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

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Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

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Depth: 35.92 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

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Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

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Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)