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M4.4 Earthquake near Middle Fly District, Western (Papua New Guinea)

UTC time: 2026-10-24 23:43:17 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
630.0 km
Source
EMSC

Western · Middle Fly District

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near Middle Fly District, Western (Papua New Guinea) on October 24, 2026 at 23:43 UTC. The deep hypocenter at about 630 km dampens the shaking felt at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 630 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 630 km
Deep
630 km
630 km — deeper than the regional average (80.9 km)
Regional average: 80.9 km
Why depth matters

Deep quakes are felt over very large areas but rarely cause surface damage.

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 307 Catalogue entries

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