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M4.8 Depth: 186.9 km

M4.8 Earthquake near EASTERN NEW GUINEA REG., P.N.G. (Papua New Guinea)

UTC time: 2025-05-14 09:33:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 14, 2025 at 09:33 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near EASTERN NEW GUINEA REG., P.N.G. (Papua New Guinea). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 187 km. 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. Papua New Guinea: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 4 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
186.9 km
UTC time
2025-05-14 09:33:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Papua New Guinea
City
Madang
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-5.61430, 147.28610
Temperature
28.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 186.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 186.9 km
Intermediate
186.9 km
186.9 km — deeper than the regional average (85 km)
Regional average: 85 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

  • Long Island
    Distance: 39 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'263 m ·Last eruption: 1993 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Umboi
    Distance: 67 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'335 m ·Papua New Guinea
  • Sakar
    Distance: 91 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 947 m ·Papua New Guinea
  • Ritter Island
    Distance: 92 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 75 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Hankow Reef
    Distance: 103 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -5 m ·Papua New Guinea
  • Langila
    Distance: 126 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'330 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Papua New Guinea

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