Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1370476 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2025-05-18 16:51:00 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2025-05-18 06:51:00 - [It was morning in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2025-05-18 17:12:19 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 4.6 |
| Depth | 76.662 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 | Morobe |
| Nearest settlement | Finschhafen |
| Distance | 50 km |
| Course | NNW |
| Surface type | underground quake |