Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
144 km SE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
M4.3 Earthquake near 144 km SE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
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About this earthquake
On April 4, 2025 at 21:23 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near 144 km SE 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 event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
22d381e43cb914ca1ede8977963a1ff6771ad9db
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-04-04 21:23:08 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-6.34670,
151.17800
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.
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