Earthquake 81 km SSE of Panguna, Papua New Guinea (4.7 mb) (2025-09-14 05:17:58 UTC)
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake struck on 81 km SSE of Panguna, Papua New Guinea, at 2025-09-14 05:17:58 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 81 km SSE of Panguna, 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_us7000qw48
Nearest Places
- Kupala / 0.88 km
- Kupala Bay / 1.48 km
- Saenai Point / 1.53 km
- Kalokalola / 1.55 km
- Lotuai Inlet / 2.45 km
Comment
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