M4.9 Depth: 112.1 km

M4.9 Earthquake near 50 km NW of Kandrian, Papua New Guinea (Papua New Guinea)

UTC time: 2025-08-19 09:29:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 19, 2025 at 09:29 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near 50 km NW of Kandrian, Papua New Guinea (Papua New Guinea). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 112 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

112.1 km

UTC time

2025-08-19 09:29:11 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Papua New Guinea

City

West New Britain

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-5.88510, 149.22610

Temperature

26.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

112.1 km

112.1 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

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