Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1372444 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2025-05-21 17:12:35 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2025-05-21 07:12:35 - [It was morning in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2025-05-21 18:40:04 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 4.6 |
| Depth | 57.5 km |
| Class | Light |
| Hypocenter | Shallow depth |
| 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 | |
| Data provider | EMSC |
| Continent | Indonesian Archipelago |
|---|---|
| Country | Papua New Guinea |
| Administration area | East New Britain |
| Nearest settlement | Kokopo |
| Distance | 123 km |
| Course | S |
| Surface type | underwater quake |
| Tsunami region | South Pacific |
| Water surface name | Solomon Sea |
According to the epicenter of the quake, this is an underwater quake.