Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sandaun
Country overviewPapua New Guinea
M4.3 Earthquake near NEAR N COAST OF NEW GUINEA, PNG. (Papua New Guinea)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near NEAR N COAST OF NEW GUINEA, PNG. (Papua New Guinea) on November 30, 2025 at 20:40 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
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Details
ID
0b7f208bed1c84513aeb50bfb6c8e6453fbff61c
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-30 20:40:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.38000,
142.31000
Temperature
25.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (80.5 km)
Regional average: 80.5 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
Sandaun
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 50 Catalogue entries
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