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M5.0 Depth: 68.2 km

M5.0 Earthquake near NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G. (Papua New Guinea)

UTC time: 2025-09-29 22:48:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 29, 2025 at 22:48 UTC, a magnitude M5.0 earthquake occurred near NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G. (Papua New Guinea). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 68 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

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
M5.0
Depth
68.2 km
UTC time
2025-09-29 22:48:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Papua New Guinea
City
East New Britain
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-5.36060, 151.72000
Temperature
22.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 68.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 68.2 km
Shallow
68.2 km
68.2 km — close to the regional average (85 km)
Regional average: 85 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Kokopo128.4 kmNE26'273
Port Moresby680.6 kmSW283'733

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Ulawun
    Distance: 55 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'334 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Bamus
    Distance: 57 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'248 m ·Last eruption: 1886 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Hargy
    Distance: 69 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'148 m ·Last eruption: 950 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Lolobau
    Distance: 79 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 878 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Sulu Range
    Distance: 88 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 610 m ·Papua New Guinea
  • Lolo
    Distance: 135 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 796 m ·Papua New Guinea

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours1
First 24 hours1
First 72 hours1
Strongest subsequent eventM5.3
M5.02025-09-29 22:48:58 UTC24.7 kmNew Britain Region, Papua New Guinea M4.42025-10-06 03:19:08 UTC83.3 km129 km WSW of Rabaul, Papua New Guinea M4.82025-10-17 14:22:57 UTC139.3 kmNEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G. M5.02025-10-21 03:47:27 UTC75.0 kmNEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G. M5.02025-10-21 03:47:30 UTC56.2 kmNew Britain Region, Papua New Guinea M5.32025-10-27 14:29:33 UTC104.5 km203 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea M5.12025-10-27 14:29:33 UTC91.7 kmNew Britain Region, Papua New Guinea M5.32025-10-27 14:29:33 UTC90.0 kmNEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G. M5.02025-10-27 14:29:35 UTC92.6 kmEvent of magnitude 5.0, near of Port Moresby (Monde)

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#35
Earlier events M≥4189
Earlier events M≥552
Compared since2025-01-01

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M6.92025-04-04 20:04:38 UTC107.3 km181 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea M6.52025-04-04 20:04:39 UTC94.0 km194 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea M5.82025-06-23 03:17:13 UTC137.8 kmNew Britain Region, Papua New Guinea M5.52025-04-12 03:47:24 UTC118.7 kmNew Ireland M5.42025-04-30 11:51:43 UTC91.0 kmNew Britain Region, Papua New Guinea

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