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M4.8 Depth: 105.8 km

M4.8 Earthquake near NEW GUINEA, PAPUA NEW GUINEA (Papua New Guinea)

UTC time: 2025-07-02 01:33:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 2, 2025 at 01:33 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near NEW GUINEA, PAPUA NEW GUINEA (Papua New Guinea). At around 106 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
105.8 km
UTC time
2025-07-02 01:33:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Papua New Guinea
City
Sandaun
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.77960, 141.19600
Temperature
14.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 105.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 105.8 km
Intermediate
105.8 km
105.8 km — deeper than the regional average (81.9 km)
Regional average: 81.9 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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