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M4.6 Depth: 150.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Ogamania, East Sepik (Papua New Guinea)

UTC time: 2026-06-08 14:21:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near Ogamania, East Sepik (Papua New Guinea) on June 8, 2026 at 14:21 UTC. At around 150 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 150 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 150 km
Intermediate
150 km
150 km — deeper than the regional average (85.3 km)
Regional average: 85.3 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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