Earthquake 72 km SSE of Biak, Indonesia (4.9 mb) (2025-05-07 17:49:33 UTC)

1746640173

-1.7928, 136.3046

23.93 KM

A 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck on 72 km SSE of Biak, Indonesia, at 2025-05-07 17:49:33 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 72 km SSE of Biak, Indonesia

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 72 km SSE of Biak, Indonesia (4.9 mb) (2025-05-07 17:49:33 UTC)

Magnitudo (mb)

4.9

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_us7000pxru

Nearest Places

Comment

Latest Earthquake

1.4

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Time: 1746703994
Depth: 6.20 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

5.5

PERU-ECUADOR BORDER REGION
Time: 1746703362
Depth: 45.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

0.5

6 km WSW of Anza, CA
Time: 1746703320
Depth: 4.72 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

3.0

OFF E. COAST OF N. ISLAND, N.Z.
Time: 1746702539
Depth: 32.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

4.9

VANUATU
Time: 1746701581
Depth: 33.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

3.3

BIAK REGION, INDONESIA
Time: 1746657877
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.3

West Papua Region, Indonesia
Time: 1746657877
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

2.5

West Papua Region, Indonesia
Time: 1746649379
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

2.5

BIAK REGION, INDONESIA
Time: 1746649379
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.3

West Papua Region, Indonesia
Time: 1746647440
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)