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M4.3 Depth: 162.5 km

M4.3 Earthquake near NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G.

UTC time: 2026-04-19 12:03:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G. on April 19, 2026 at 12:03 UTC. At around 163 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.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
162.5 km
UTC time
2026-04-19 12:03:43 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-5.07910, 151.30390
Temperature
25.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 162.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 162.5 km
Intermediate
162.5 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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