Magnitude
M4.7
- Depth
- 149.5 km
- Source
- USGS
Autonomous Region of Bougainville
Country overviewPapua New Guinea
M4.7 Earthquake near 37 km W of Panguna, Papua New Guinea (Papua New Guinea)
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About this earthquake
On September 19, 2025 at 13:24 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near 37 km W of Panguna, Papua New Guinea (Papua New Guinea). At around 149 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 USGS. Papua New Guinea: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.
Details
ID
941e7a2c7b6a552c1fdd261f3e4f18302202c4f5
Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
149.5 km
UTC time
2025-09-19 13:24:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-6.36150,
155.14540
Temperature
27.6°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
149.5 km
149.5 km — deeper than the regional average (82.3 km)
Regional average: 82.3 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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Context for this earthquake
27 Sep 2025 – 26 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 305 Catalogue entries
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