Earthquake 51 km N of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea (4.5 mb) (2025-05-14 21:22:25 UTC)

1747257745

-6.0955, 147.8939

62.57 KM

A 4.5 magnitude earthquake struck on 51 km N of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea, at 2025-05-14 21:22:25 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 51 km N 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 51 km N of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea (4.5 mb) (2025-05-14 21:22:25 UTC)

Magnitudo (mb)

4.5

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_us7000pz99

Nearest Places

Tuam Island / 21.71 km
Siassi / 22.61 km
Malai Island / 22.81 km
Silur / 24.39 km
Tambiu Island / 25.3 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

1.5

36 km NW of Rampart, Alaska
Time: 1747269358
Depth: 3.40 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

3.0

Southern Sumatra, Indonesia
Time: 1747269080
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

3.0

SOUTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA
Time: 1747269080
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

1.3

13 km NE of Julian, CA
Time: 1747268718
Depth: 15.07 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

0.9

10 km S of Borrego Springs, CA
Time: 1747268648
Depth: 3.70 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

4.5

EASTERN NEW GUINEA REG., P.N.G.
Time: 1747257745
Depth: 62.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

4.8

121 km NNW of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea
Time: 1747215228
Depth: 186.93 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

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)