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M4.7 Depth: 163.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Angoram District, East Sepik (Papua New Guinea)

UTC time: 2026-04-20 03:47:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 20, 2026 at 03:47 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near Angoram District, East Sepik (Papua New Guinea). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 163 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 163 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 163 km
Intermediate
163 km
163 km — deeper than the regional average (81.9 km)
Regional average: 81.9 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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