Magnitude
M4.9
- Depth
- 25.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
EASTERN NEW GUINEA REG., P.N.G.
M4.9 Earthquake near EASTERN NEW GUINEA REG., P.N.G.
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About this earthquake
On December 11, 2025 at 20:56 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near EASTERN NEW GUINEA REG., P.N.G.. With a focal depth of about 26 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.
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Details
ID
2902a9ebea555288c44c2db351b677f30f8714e6
Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
25.6 km
UTC time
2025-12-11 20:56:21 UTC
Local time
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Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-6.89030,
148.47650
Temperature
27.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
25.6 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
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Langila Activity reported
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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