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M4.9 Depth: 108.6 km

M4.9 Earthquake near 89 km W of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea (Papua New Guinea)

UTC time: 2025-09-13 15:05:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 13, 2025 at 15:05 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near 89 km W of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea (Papua New Guinea). At around 109 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
108.6 km
UTC time
2025-09-13 15:05:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Papua New Guinea
City
East Sepik
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-4.11630, 142.02230
Temperature
18.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 108.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 108.6 km
Intermediate
108.6 km
108.6 km — deeper than the regional average (81.9 km)
Regional average: 81.9 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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