M4.3 Depth: 30.8 km

M4.3 Earthquake near 94 km E of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea

UTC time: 2025-04-20 05:47:08 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 20, 2025 at 05:47 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near 94 km E of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 31 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
30.8 km
UTC time
2025-04-20 05:47:08 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-6.55820, 148.69650

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30.8 km
Shallow
30.8 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

  • Langila
    Distance: 119 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'330 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Ritter Island
    Distance: 132 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 75 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Umboi
    Distance: 139 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'335 m ·Papua New Guinea
  • Sakar
    Distance: 145 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 947 m ·Papua New Guinea
  • Krummel-Garbuna-Welcker
    Distance: 194 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 564 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Garua Harbour
    Distance: 207 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 565 m ·Papua New Guinea

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