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M4.9 Depth: 105.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near New Britain Region, Papua New Guinea (Papua New Guinea)

UTC time: 2025-08-19 09:29:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near New Britain Region, Papua New Guinea (Papua New Guinea) on August 19, 2025 at 09:29 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 105 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
105.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-19 09:29:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Papua New Guinea
City
West New Britain
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-5.84000, 149.26000
Temperature
25.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 105 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 105 km
Intermediate
105 km
105 km — deeper than the regional average (81.9 km)
Regional average: 81.9 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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  • Krummel-Garbuna-Welcker
    Distance: 97 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 564 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·Papua New Guinea
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  • Garua Harbour
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  • Dakataua
    Distance: 128 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 408 m ·Last eruption: 1895 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Ritter Island
    Distance: 132 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 75 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Papua New Guinea

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