Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
182 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
M4.3 Earthquake near 182 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
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About this earthquake
On April 9, 2025 at 18:58 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near 182 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea. With a focal depth of about 10 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
1d13e84d64e7f30b2a9b91da910c57b2956a7452
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-04-09 18:58:18 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-6.14910,
151.67320
Depth profile
Shallow
10 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
Volcanoes nearby
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
Earthquake overviewStats (last 24h)
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