M5.0 Depth: 69.3 km

M5.0 Earthquake near NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G. (Papua New Guinea)

UTC time: 2025-06-13 11:26:45 UTC Local time:
M5.0 earthquake near West New Britain on Jun 13, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.0 Earthquake near NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G. (Papua New Guinea) · 2025-06-13 11:26:45 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.0 earthquake was recorded near NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G. (Papua New Guinea) on June 13, 2025 at 11:26 UTC. With a focal depth of about 69 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 event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M5.0
Depth
69.3 km
UTC time
2025-06-13 11:26:45 UTC
Local time
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-5.96610, 149.56670
Temperature
25.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 69.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 69.3 km
Shallow
69.3 km
69.3 km — close to the regional average (80.3 km)
Regional average: 80.3 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

Nearby population centers

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

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Kimbe78.2 kmNE18'847
Port Moresby472.5 kmSW283'733

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Krummel-Garbuna-Welcker
    Distance: 80 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 564 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Garua Harbour
    Distance: 93 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 565 m ·Papua New Guinea
  • Bola
    Distance: 106 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'116 m ·Papua New Guinea
  • Witori
    Distance: 114 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 724 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Dakataua
    Distance: 118 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 408 m ·Last eruption: 1895 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Lolo
    Distance: 118 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 796 m ·Papua New Guinea

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#4
Earlier events M≥424
Earlier events M≥56
Compared since2025-01-08

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