Magnitude
M4.8
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
East New Britain
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M4.8 Earthquake near New Britain Region, Papua New Guinea (Papua New Guinea)
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About this earthquake
On January 4, 2026 at 01:23 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near New Britain Region, Papua New Guinea (Papua New Guinea). With a focal depth of about 10 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 GFZ. Papua New Guinea: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.
Details
ID
685194439ecd08b964ac7a2f7bf74ad40ddba57b
Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-04 01:23:33 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-5.23000,
151.98000
Temperature
31.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (82.3 km)
Regional average: 82.3 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
East New Britain
Context for this earthquake
27 Sep 2025 – 27 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 33 Catalogue entries
Of 32 other entries for this area and period, 27 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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