Magnitude
M4.9
- Depth
- 74.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
East Sepik
Country overviewPapua New Guinea
M4.9 Earthquake near New Guinea, Papua New Guinea (Papua New Guinea)
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About this earthquake
On May 22, 2025 at 05:41 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near New Guinea, Papua New Guinea (Papua New Guinea). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 74 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by GFZ. Papua New Guinea: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.
Details
ID
338406a831ef399dfdcfae9e073b84b7e7220263
Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
74.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-22 05:41:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-4.04000,
142.91000
Temperature
18.6°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
74 km
74 km — close to the regional average (82.7 km)
Regional average: 82.7 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Papua New Guinea
Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 308 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
518
Country (24h)
Papua New Guinea
2