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M4.8 Depth: 253.2 km

M4.8 Earthquake near NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G. (Papua New Guinea)

UTC time: 2025-06-12 17:25:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 12, 2025 at 17:25 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G. (Papua New Guinea). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 253 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Papua New Guinea: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
253.2 km
UTC time
2025-06-12 17:25:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Papua New Guinea
City
West New Britain
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-4.84850, 150.90010
Temperature
28.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 253.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 253.2 km
Intermediate
253.2 km
253.2 km — deeper than the regional average (85 km)
Regional average: 85 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

  • Lolobau
    Distance: 30 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 878 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Ulawun
    Distance: 53 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'334 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Bamus
    Distance: 54 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'248 m ·Last eruption: 1886 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Hargy
    Distance: 58 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'148 m ·Last eruption: 950 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Sulu Range
    Distance: 73 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 610 m ·Papua New Guinea
  • Lolo
    Distance: 81 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 796 m ·Papua New Guinea

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