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M4.7 Depth: 43.8 km

M4.7 Earthquake near EASTERN NEW GUINEA REG., P.N.G.

UTC time: 2026-04-28 16:32:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near EASTERN NEW GUINEA REG., P.N.G. on April 28, 2026 at 16:32 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 44 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
43.8 km
UTC time
2026-04-28 16:32:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-5.99050, 146.59180
Temperature
21.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 43.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 43.8 km
Shallow
43.8 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Long Island
    Distance: 94 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'263 m ·Last eruption: 1993 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Hankow Reef
    Distance: 124 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -5 m ·Papua New Guinea
  • Umboi
    Distance: 151 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'335 m ·Papua New Guinea
  • Karkar
    Distance: 164 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'839 m ·Last eruption: 1979 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Ritter Island
    Distance: 176 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 75 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Sakar
    Distance: 177 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 947 m ·Papua New Guinea

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