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M4.5 Depth: 290.8 km

M4.5 Earthquake near EASTERN NEW GUINEA REG., P.N.G.

UTC time: 2026-06-01 21:16:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 1, 2026 at 21:16 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near EASTERN NEW GUINEA REG., P.N.G.. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 291 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
290.8 km
UTC time
2026-06-01 21:16:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-5.29820, 147.08600
Temperature
27.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 290.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 290.8 km
Intermediate
290.8 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

  • Long Island
    Distance: 3 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'263 m ·Last eruption: 1993 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Hankow Reef
    Distance: 62 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -5 m ·Papua New Guinea
  • Umboi
    Distance: 95 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'335 m ·Papua New Guinea
  • Sakar
    Distance: 111 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 947 m ·Papua New Guinea
  • Ritter Island
    Distance: 117 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 75 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Karkar
    Distance: 143 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'839 m ·Last eruption: 1979 ·Papua New Guinea

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