Magnitude
M4.9
- Depth
- 110.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
Madang
Country overviewPapua New Guinea
M4.9 Earthquake near EASTERN NEW GUINEA REG., P.N.G. (Papua New Guinea)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near EASTERN NEW GUINEA REG., P.N.G. (Papua New Guinea) on September 29, 2025 at 15:19 UTC. At around 111 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
8d4537dad7a8db430e170d026c5de1ed8601f4fb
Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
110.8 km
UTC time
2025-09-29 15:19:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-5.86660,
146.55850
Temperature
16.3°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
110.8 km
110.8 km — deeper than the regional average (80.5 km)
Regional average: 80.5 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Madang
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 44 Catalogue entries
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