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M5.0 Depth: 66.8 km

M5.0 Earthquake near Namatanai District, New Ireland (Papua New Guinea)

UTC time: 2026-05-25 15:00:31 UTC Local time: —
M5.0 earthquake near Namatanai District on May 25, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.0 Earthquake near Namatanai District, New Ireland (Papua New Guinea) · 2026-05-25 15:00:31 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.0 earthquake was recorded near Namatanai District, New Ireland (Papua New Guinea) on May 25, 2026 at 15:00 UTC. With a focal depth of about 67 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 66.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 66.8 km
Shallow
66.8 km
66.8 km — close to the regional average (81.8 km)
Regional average: 81.8 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
Kokopo104.5 kmNW26'273
Port Moresby844.1 kmSW283'733

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Rabaul
    Distance: 117 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 688 m ·Last eruption: 2014 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Tavui
    Distance: 123 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 200 m ·Last eruption: -4946 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Ulawun
    Distance: 202 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'334 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Bamus
    Distance: 216 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'248 m ·Last eruption: 1886 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Lolobau
    Distance: 219 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 878 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Hargy
    Distance: 234 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'148 m ·Last eruption: 950 ·Papua New Guinea

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#43
Earlier events M≥4116
Earlier events M≥553
Compared since2025-01-06

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

Strongest earlier events

M6.22025-04-12 03:47:13 UTC12.3 km M6.12025-09-16 16:59:52 UTC108.6 kmPapua New Guinea [Sea] M6.12025-04-12 03:47:09 UTC5.7 km105 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea M6.02025-09-16 16:59:51 UTC107.2 kmNEW IRELAND REGION, P.N.G. M6.02025-09-16 16:59:46 UTC102.8 kmNew Ireland Region, Papua New Guinea

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