Earthquake 162 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea (4.7 mb) (2025-05-11 18:48:45 UTC)
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake struck on 162 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea, at 2025-05-11 18:48:45 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 162 km ESE of Kimbe, 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)
4.7
Confirmed
USGS
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: usgs_us7000pypr
Nearest Places
- Atu Lagoon / 38.53 km
- Pungu River / 39.8 km
- Torlu River / 39.88 km
- Maluba River / 40.25 km
- Cape Beechey / 40.66 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
0.3
4 km NNW of The Geysers, CA
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Depth: 2.79 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 2.79 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.5
5 km NNE of Banning, CA
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Depth: 18.19 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 18.19 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
3.3
DRAKE PASSAGE
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
1.1
11 km N of Midland, Texas
Time:
Depth: 4.46 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 4.46 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
3.1
56 km W of Akhiok, Alaska
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Depth: 0.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 0.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
4.7
NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G.
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
5.1
NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G.
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
5.1
184 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
Time:
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)
4.9
New Britain Region, Papua New Guinea
Time:
Depth: 65.15 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 65.15 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
5.3
New Britain Region, Papua New Guinea
Time:
Depth: 88.07 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 88.07 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)