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M5.4 Depth: 58.0 km

M5.4 Earthquake near Namatanai District, New Ireland (Papua New Guinea)

UTC time: 2026-06-25 06:19:39 UTC Local time: —
M5.4 earthquake near Namatanai District on Jun 25, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.4 Earthquake near Namatanai District, New Ireland (Papua New Guinea) · 2026-06-25 06:19:39 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.4 earthquake was recorded near Namatanai District, New Ireland (Papua New Guinea) on June 25, 2026 at 06:19 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 58 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 58 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 58 km
Shallow
58 km
58 km — shallower than the regional average (81.9 km)
Regional average: 81.9 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

Estimated impact

Green No or minimal impact expected.
Estimated population exposed
IV 289'633
1 Felt reports · max reported intensity 3.1

Ground shaking

V
Moderate · Intensity (MMI) V
Felt by all, slight damage possible.

Tectonic context

Located on the North Bismarck Plate.
Near the boundary North Bismarck ↔ South Bismarck · about 12 km away

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Kokopo62.8 kmW26'273
Port Moresby855.3 kmSW283'733

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Tavui
    Distance: 69 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 200 m ·Last eruption: -4946 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Rabaul
    Distance: 70 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 688 m ·Last eruption: 2014 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Ulawun
    Distance: 189 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'334 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Lolobau
    Distance: 199 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 878 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Bamus
    Distance: 207 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'248 m ·Last eruption: 1886 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Hargy
    Distance: 226 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'148 m ·Last eruption: 950 ·Papua New Guinea

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#9
Earlier events M≥4111
Earlier events M≥547
Compared since2025-01-01

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M6.22025-04-12 03:47:13 UTC69.8 km M6.12025-04-12 03:47:09 UTC62.2 km105 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea M5.92025-08-07 16:33:59 UTC6.8 kmNew Britain Region, Papua New Guinea M5.92025-08-07 16:33:59 UTC9.5 kmNEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G. M5.92025-08-07 16:33:59 UTC9.4 km71 km E of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea

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