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M4.4 Depth: 17.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near NEW GUINEA, PAPUA NEW GUINEA (Papua New Guinea)

UTC time: 2025-11-10 06:17:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near NEW GUINEA, PAPUA NEW GUINEA (Papua New Guinea) on November 10, 2025 at 06:17 UTC. With a focal depth of about 17 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
17.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-10 06:17:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Papua New Guinea
City
Sandaun
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-5.25000, 142.00000
Temperature
18.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17 km
Shallow
17 km
17 km — shallower than the regional average (81.9 km)
Regional average: 81.9 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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