Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 13.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sandaun
Country overviewPapua New Guinea
M4.2 Earthquake near NEW GUINEA, PAPUA NEW GUINEA (Papua New Guinea)
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About this earthquake
On June 23, 2025 at 23:21 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near NEW GUINEA, PAPUA NEW GUINEA (Papua New Guinea). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
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Details
ID
40be9e9a6561c755b3a3e96800ac9b67acb79a06
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
13.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-23 23:21:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.23000,
141.07000
Temperature
30.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
13 km
13 km — shallower than the regional average (80.5 km)
Regional average: 80.5 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
Sandaun
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 50 Catalogue entries
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