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M4.3 Depth: 7.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near NEW GUINEA, PAPUA NEW GUINEA

UTC time: 2026-04-04 13:13:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 4, 2026 at 13:13 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near NEW GUINEA, PAPUA NEW GUINEA. With a focal depth of about 7 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 13:13:49 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-4.80000, 141.10000
Temperature
25.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
7 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

  • Kadovar
    Distance: 409 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 365 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Blup Blup
    Distance: 414 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 402 m ·Papua New Guinea
  • Bam
    Distance: 433 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 685 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Manam
    Distance: 444 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'807 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Papua New Guinea

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