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M4.8 Depth: 70.1 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Nawae District, Morobe (Papua New Guinea)

UTC time: 2026-05-22 19:32:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Nawae District, Morobe (Papua New Guinea) on May 22, 2026 at 19:32 UTC. At around 70 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 70.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 70.1 km
Intermediate
70.1 km
70.1 km — close to 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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