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M4.8 Depth: 175.4 km

M4.8 Earthquake near NEAR N COAST OF NEW GUINEA, PNG. (Papua New Guinea)

UTC time: 2025-11-22 13:33:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near NEAR N COAST OF NEW GUINEA, PNG. (Papua New Guinea) on November 22, 2025 at 13:33 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 175 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
175.4 km
UTC time
2025-11-22 13:33:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Papua New Guinea
City
East Sepik
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-4.51140, 144.53610
Temperature
26.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 175.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 175.4 km
Intermediate
175.4 km
175.4 km — deeper than the regional average (81.9 km)
Regional average: 81.9 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 73 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'807 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Kadovar
    Distance: 101 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 365 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Bam
    Distance: 105 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 685 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Blup Blup
    Distance: 112 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 402 m ·Papua New Guinea
  • Karkar
    Distance: 160 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'839 m ·Last eruption: 1979 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Hankow Reef
    Distance: 245 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -5 m ·Papua New Guinea

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