Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 60.6 km
- Source
- USGS
134 km E of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
M4.3 Earthquake near 134 km E of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near 134 km E of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea on February 25, 2025 at 15:15 UTC. With a focal depth of about 61 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 data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
7d8edcd073c93a0070f138bf9ee7884e69f12b47
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
60.6 km
UTC time
2025-02-25 15:15:24 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-5.77890,
151.32710
Depth profile
Shallow
60.6 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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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