Magnitude
M4.8
- Depth
- 107.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
Madang
Country overviewPapua New Guinea
M4.8 Earthquake near EASTERN NEW GUINEA REG., P.N.G. (Papua New Guinea)
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About this earthquake
On June 13, 2025 at 03:30 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near EASTERN NEW GUINEA REG., P.N.G. (Papua New Guinea). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 107 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Papua New Guinea: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.9.
Details
ID
a0d3af9d79687796494da7dea0b7e2723ff7614d
Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
107.2 km
UTC time
2025-06-13 03:30:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-5.98210,
146.32600
Temperature
20.4°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
107.2 km
107.2 km — deeper than the regional average (82.7 km)
Regional average: 82.7 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
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 44 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
537
Country (24h)
Papua New Guinea
2