Magnitude
M4.4
- Depth
- 114.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
Madang
Country overviewPapua New Guinea
M4.4 Earthquake near EASTERN NEW GUINEA REG., P.N.G. (Papua New Guinea)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near EASTERN NEW GUINEA REG., P.N.G. (Papua New Guinea) on June 1, 2025 at 07:03 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 114 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Papua New Guinea: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.
Details
ID
69c46912483220907b06caa8af960675e2b922da
Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
114.2 km
UTC time
2025-06-01 07:03:56 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-5.76800,
146.38140
Temperature
21.6°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
114.2 km
114.2 km — deeper than the regional average (82.7 km)
Regional average: 82.7 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Madang
Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 44 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
532
Country (24h)
Papua New Guinea
2