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M4.7 Depth: 40.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Near North Coast of Papua New Guinea (Papua New Guinea)

UTC time: 2025-12-01 08:40:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near Near North Coast of Papua New Guinea (Papua New Guinea) on December 1, 2025 at 08:40 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 40 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-01 08:40:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Papua New Guinea
City
Sandaun
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-3.56000, 142.08000
Temperature
26.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40 km
Shallow
40 km
40 km — shallower than the regional average (81.9 km)
Regional average: 81.9 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

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  • Bam
    Distance: 304 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 685 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Manam
    Distance: 333 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'807 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Karkar
    Distance: 449 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'839 m ·Last eruption: 1979 ·Papua New Guinea

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