Magnitude
M4.7
- Depth
- 30.0 km
- Source
- USGS
39 km SW of Kandrian, Papua New Guinea
M4.7 Earthquake near 39 km SW of Kandrian, Papua New Guinea
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near 39 km SW of Kandrian, Papua New Guinea on June 28, 2026 at 18:45 UTC. With a focal depth of about 30 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 event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
4f42990791a5d42952a272d2d9fe8ea4a282828d
Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-28 18:45:21 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-6.49830,
149.34100
Temperature
26.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
30 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
Tectonic context
Located on the South Bismarck Plate.
Near the boundary South Bismarck ↔ Solomon Sea · about 58 km away
Volcanoes nearby
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Langila Activity reported
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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