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M4.2 Depth: 122.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near NEW GUINEA, PAPUA NEW GUINEA (Papua New Guinea)

UTC time: 2025-05-18 00:37:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2025 at 00:37 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near NEW GUINEA, PAPUA NEW GUINEA (Papua New Guinea). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 122 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
122.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-18 00:37:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Papua New Guinea
City
East Sepik
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-4.23000, 142.30000
Temperature
22.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 122 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 122 km
Intermediate
122 km
122 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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