Earthquake 121 km NNW of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea (4.8 mb) (2025-05-14 09:33:48 UTC)

1747215228

-5.6143, 147.2861

186.93 KM

A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck on 121 km NNW of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea, at 2025-05-14 09:33:48 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 NNW of Finschhafen, 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 121 km NNW of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea (4.8 mb) (2025-05-14 09:33:48 UTC)

Magnitudo (mb)

4.8

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_us7000pz5i

Nearest Places

Bok / 25.37 km
Kaiafit / 25.66 km
Bunaga / 28.77 km
Koep / 29.03 km
Sio Island / 33.52 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

1.9

8 km N of Taft, CA
Time: 1747236930
Depth: 10.82 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.1

FINLAND
Time: 1747236461
Depth: 11.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

1.1

24 km WSW of Hiko, Nevada
Time: 1747236414
Depth: 9.60 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.3

CENTRAL TURKEY
Time: 1747236396
Depth: 7.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.6

LUZON, PHILIPPINES
Time: 1747235990
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

4.8

EASTERN NEW GUINEA REG., P.N.G.
Time: 1747215228
Depth: 186.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

4.8

Papua New Guinea Region
Time: 1746939153
Depth: 111.48 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

5.0

EASTERN NEW GUINEA REG., P.N.G.
Time: 1746939152
Depth: 90.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

4.8

Papua New Guinea Region
Time: 1746020747
Depth: 204.27 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

5.0

EASTERN NEW GUINEA REG., P.N.G.
Time: 1746020744
Depth: 188.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)