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M4.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Koroba - Kopiago District, Hela (Papua New Guinea)

UTC time: 2026-01-22 09:57:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 22, 2026 at 09:57 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Koroba - Kopiago District, Hela (Papua New Guinea). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

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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 (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

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