Magnitude
M4.6
- Depth
- 381.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
New Ireland
Country overviewPapua New Guinea
M4.6 Earthquake near BOUGAINVILLE REGION, P.N.G. (Papua New Guinea)
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About this earthquake
On January 3, 2026 at 07:06 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near BOUGAINVILLE REGION, P.N.G. (Papua New Guinea). At roughly 382 km, the focus was very deep, so surface shaking tends to be weaker. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
7d93b6d33853f227ee145eb69aabd6cf57d7f93b
Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
381.7 km
UTC time
2026-01-03 07:06:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-4.46310,
153.97300
Temperature
29.3°C
Depth profile
Deep
381.7 km
381.7 km — deeper than the regional average (80.5 km)
Regional average: 80.5 km
Why depth matters
Deep quakes are felt over very large areas but rarely cause surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
New Ireland
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 34 Catalogue entries
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