Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 122.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
East Sepik
Country overviewPapua New Guinea
M4.2 Earthquake near NEW GUINEA, PAPUA NEW GUINEA (Papua New Guinea)
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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.
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Details
ID
14235678cba74074f8a35e78199e03a0043c7818
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
122.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-18 00:37:44 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-4.23000,
142.30000
Temperature
22.8°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
122 km
122 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
Volcanoes nearby
Papua New Guinea
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 307 Catalogue entries
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