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M4.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near NEW GUINEA, PAPUA NEW GUINEA (Papua New Guinea)

UTC time: 2025-07-15 18:51:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near NEW GUINEA, PAPUA NEW GUINEA (Papua New Guinea) on July 15, 2025 at 18:51 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Papua New Guinea: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-15 18:51:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Papua New Guinea
City
Southern Highlands
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-6.43000, 143.26000
Temperature
21.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (83.5 km)
Regional average: 83.5 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

  • Manam
    Distance: 327 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'807 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Kadovar
    Distance: 347 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 365 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Blup Blup
    Distance: 358 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 402 m ·Papua New Guinea
  • Bam
    Distance: 358 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 685 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Karkar
    Distance: 360 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'839 m ·Last eruption: 1979 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Hankow Reef
    Distance: 419 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -5 m ·Papua New Guinea

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