Magnitude
M4.9
- Depth
- 108.6 km
- Source
- USGS
East Sepik
Country overviewPapua New Guinea
M4.9 Earthquake near 89 km W of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea (Papua New Guinea)
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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
ID
13b5bae0f05d12034327e018f6c37b9016697b30
Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
108.6 km
UTC time
2025-09-13 15:05:43 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-4.11630,
142.02230
Temperature
18.5°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
108.6 km
108.6 km — deeper than the regional average (80.5 km)
Regional average: 80.5 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 307 Catalogue entries
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