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M5.5 Depth: 34.0 km

M5.5 Earthquake near Namatanai District, New Ireland (Papua New Guinea)

UTC time: 2026-06-25 06:19:36 UTC Local time: —
M5.5 earthquake near Namatanai District on Jun 25, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.5 Earthquake near Namatanai District, New Ireland (Papua New Guinea) · 2026-06-25 06:19:36 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.5 earthquake was recorded near Namatanai District, New Ireland (Papua New Guinea) on June 25, 2026 at 06:19 UTC. With a focal depth of about 34 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

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

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 34 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 34 km
Shallow
34 km
34 km — shallower than the regional average (81.9 km)
Regional average: 81.9 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

Estimated impact

Green No or minimal impact expected.
Estimated population exposed
IV 289'633
1 Felt reports · max reported intensity 3.1

Ground shaking

V
Moderate · Intensity (MMI) V
Felt by all, slight damage possible.

Tectonic context

Located on the North Bismarck Plate.
Near the boundary North Bismarck ↔ South Bismarck · about 16 km away

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Kokopo66.1 kmW26'273
Port Moresby859.4 kmSW283'733

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Tavui
    Distance: 71 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 200 m ·Last eruption: -4946 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Rabaul
    Distance: 73 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 688 m ·Last eruption: 2014 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Ulawun
    Distance: 193 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'334 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Lolobau
    Distance: 203 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 878 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Bamus
    Distance: 211 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'248 m ·Last eruption: 1886 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Hargy
    Distance: 230 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'148 m ·Last eruption: 950 ·Papua New Guinea

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#7
Earlier events M≥4104
Earlier events M≥544
Compared since2025-01-01

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M6.22025-04-12 03:47:13 UTC70.4 km M6.12025-04-12 03:47:09 UTC63.3 km105 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea M5.92025-08-07 16:33:59 UTC3.3 kmNew Britain Region, Papua New Guinea M5.92025-08-07 16:33:59 UTC8.5 kmNEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G. M5.92025-08-07 16:33:59 UTC8.5 km71 km E of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea

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