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M4.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near NEW GUINEA, PAPUA NEW GUINEA (Papua New Guinea)

UTC time: 2025-10-27 03:30:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near NEW GUINEA, PAPUA NEW GUINEA (Papua New Guinea) on October 27, 2025 at 03:30 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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Details

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-27 03:30:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Papua New Guinea
City
Sandaun
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-4.78000, 141.24000
Temperature
32.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (81.9 km)
Regional average: 81.9 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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