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M4.9 Depth: 25.6 km

M4.9 Earthquake near EASTERN NEW GUINEA REG., P.N.G.

UTC time: 2025-12-11 20:56:21 UTC Local time: —

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.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
25.6 km
UTC time
2025-12-11 20:56:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-6.89030, 148.47650
Temperature
27.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25.6 km
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

  • Langila
    Distance: 152 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'330 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Ritter Island
    Distance: 158 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 75 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Umboi
    Distance: 158 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'335 m ·Papua New Guinea
  • Sakar
    Distance: 170 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 947 m ·Papua New Guinea
  • Long Island
    Distance: 232 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'263 m ·Last eruption: 1993 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Lamington
    Distance: 232 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'680 m ·Last eruption: 1956 ·Papua New Guinea

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