Magnitude
M4.7
- Depth
- 71.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
Morobe
Country overviewPapua New Guinea
M4.7 Earthquake near EASTERN NEW GUINEA REG., P.N.G. (Papua New Guinea)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near EASTERN NEW GUINEA REG., P.N.G. (Papua New Guinea) on June 2, 2025 at 00:17 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 71 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Papua New Guinea: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.
Details
ID
a2c0d2159a9798f0d91c39efcb83cd18c50bf10b
Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
71.2 km
UTC time
2025-06-02 00:17:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-6.90390,
147.60260
Temperature
26.2°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
71.2 km
71.2 km — close to 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
-
Langila Activity reported
Morobe
Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 40 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
533
Country (24h)
Papua New Guinea
2