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M4.9 Depth: 36.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near BOUGAINVILLE REGION, P.N.G.

UTC time: 2025-11-16 16:37:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 16, 2025 at 16:37 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near BOUGAINVILLE REGION, P.N.G.. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 36 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
36.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-16 16:37:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-7.41240, 154.55190
Temperature
28.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 36 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 36 km
Shallow
36 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Loloru
    Distance: 154 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'887 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Bagana
    Distance: 159 km ·Lava cone ·Elevation: 1'855 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Takuan Group
    Distance: 159 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 2'210 m ·Papua New Guinea
  • Billy Mitchell
    Distance: 165 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'544 m ·Last eruption: 1580 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Balbi
    Distance: 174 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'715 m ·Papua New Guinea
  • Simbo
    Distance: 238 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 335 m ·Last eruption: 1910 ·Solomon Islands

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