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M4.7 Depth: 118.7 km

M4.7 Earthquake near New Ireland (Papua New Guinea)

UTC time: 2026-07-17 16:22:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 17, 2026 at 16:22 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near New Ireland (Papua New Guinea). At around 119 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
118.7 km
UTC time
2026-07-17 16:22:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Papua New Guinea
State
New Ireland
City
New Ireland
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-4.81480, 153.64770
Temperature
27.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 118.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 118.7 km
Intermediate
118.7 km
118.7 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

Tectonic context

Located on the North Bismarck Plate.
Near the boundary North Bismarck ↔ South Bismarck · about 55 km away

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