Magnitude
M4.8
- Depth
- 9.3 km
- Source
- EMSC
Milne Bay
Country overviewPapua New Guinea
M4.8 Earthquake near EASTERN NEW GUINEA REG., P.N.G. (Papua New Guinea)
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About this earthquake
On November 22, 2025 at 19:11 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near EASTERN NEW GUINEA REG., P.N.G. (Papua New Guinea). With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
1cacbe5d28a6c78e7e6c0437c53d0e1caca225a3
Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
9.3 km
UTC time
2025-11-22 19:11:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-9.39370,
150.05190
Temperature
27.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
9.3 km
9.3 km — shallower than the regional average (80.5 km)
Regional average: 80.5 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
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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