Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1353912 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2025-04-25 00:52:50 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2025-04-24 14:52:50 - [It was afternoon in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2025-04-25 01:16:42 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 4.6 |
| Depth | 213.057 km |
| Class | Light |
| Hypocenter | Medium deep |
| Mercalli scale | 4 |
| Possible effects | Most people indoors feel movement. Hanging objects swing. Dishes, windows, and doors rattle. The earthquake feels like a heavy truck hitting the walls. A few people outdoors may feel movement. Parked cars rock. |
| Data status | reviewed |
| Data provider | USGS |
| Continent | Indonesian Archipelago |
|---|---|
| Country | Papua New Guinea |
| Administration area | West New Britain |
| Nearest settlement | Kimbe |
| Distance | 82 km |
| Course | ENE |
| Surface type | underwater quake |
| Tsunami region | South Pacific |
| Water surface name | Bismarck Sea |
According to the epicenter of the quake, this is an underwater quake.