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M4.6 Depth: 381.7 km

M4.6 Earthquake near BOUGAINVILLE REGION, P.N.G. (Papua New Guinea)

UTC time: 2026-01-03 07:06:11 UTC Local time: —

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

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
381.7 km
UTC time
2026-01-03 07:06:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Papua New Guinea
City
New Ireland
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-4.46310, 153.97300
Temperature
29.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 381.7 km (Deep) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 381.7 km
Deep
381.7 km
381.7 km — deeper than the regional average (81.9 km)
Regional average: 81.9 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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