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M4.8 Depth: 70.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near New Ireland region

UTC time: 2026-05-04 17:38:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 4, 2026 at 17:38 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near New Ireland region. At around 70 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 data is provided by ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
70.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-04 17:38:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
isc
Coordinates
-4.63000, 153.53000
Temperature
27.0°C

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Depth profile

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

  • Rabaul
    Distance: 154 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 688 m ·Last eruption: 2014 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Tavui
    Distance: 157 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 200 m ·Last eruption: -4946 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Balbi
    Distance: 217 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'715 m ·Papua New Guinea
  • Billy Mitchell
    Distance: 248 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'544 m ·Last eruption: 1580 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Ulawun
    Distance: 248 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'334 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Bagana
    Distance: 249 km ·Lava cone ·Elevation: 1'855 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Papua New Guinea

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
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Country (24h)
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