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M4.7 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near 45 km E of Lae, Papua New Guinea

UTC time: 2025-02-22 14:16:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near 45 km E of Lae, Papua New Guinea on February 22, 2025 at 14:16 UTC. With a focal depth of about 35 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2025-02-22 14:16:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-6.73970, 147.40570

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 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

  • Umboi
    Distance: 138 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'335 m ·Papua New Guinea
  • Ritter Island
    Distance: 157 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 75 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Long Island
    Distance: 162 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'263 m ·Last eruption: 1993 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Sakar
    Distance: 166 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 947 m ·Papua New Guinea
  • Langila
    Distance: 176 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'330 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Hankow Reef
    Distance: 220 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -5 m ·Papua New Guinea

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