Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1373647 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2025-05-23 11:31:32 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2025-05-23 00:31:32 - [It was morning in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2025-05-23 12:06:14 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 4.7 |
| Depth | 90.558 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 | Bougainville |
| Nearest settlement | Buin |
| Distance | 28 km |
| Course | SSE |
| Surface type | underground quake |