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M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near 185 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea

UTC time: 2025-04-06 01:50:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near 185 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea on April 6, 2025 at 01:50 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 USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-04-06 01:50:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-6.15700, 151.70190

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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
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

  • Sulu Range
    Distance: 111 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 610 m ·Papua New Guinea
  • Hargy
    Distance: 114 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'148 m ·Last eruption: 950 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Bamus
    Distance: 119 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'248 m ·Last eruption: 1886 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Ulawun
    Distance: 130 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'334 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Witori
    Distance: 146 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 724 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Lolobau
    Distance: 150 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 878 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Papua New Guinea

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