Magnitude
M4.9
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G.
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M4.9 Earthquake near NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G. (Papua New Guinea)
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About this earthquake
On April 22, 2025 at 21:42 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G. (Papua New Guinea). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.8.
Details
ID
a3d3a5eca2df456691675e7edb53bf7d0256f409
Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-04-22 21:42:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-6.11000,
151.37000
Temperature
28.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (82.3 km)
Regional average: 82.3 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
Volcanoes nearby
Papua New Guinea
Context for this earthquake
27 Sep 2025 – 27 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 305 Catalogue entries
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