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M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near New Britain Region, Papua New Guinea

UTC time: 2026-01-03 22:25:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 3, 2026 at 22:25 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near New Britain Region, Papua New Guinea. 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.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-03 22:25:36 UTC
Local time
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Country
—
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-6.19000, 152.26000
Temperature
28.8°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
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

  • Bamus
    Distance: 158 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'248 m ·Last eruption: 1886 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Hargy
    Distance: 160 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'148 m ·Last eruption: 950 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Ulawun
    Distance: 163 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'334 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Sulu Range
    Distance: 165 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 610 m ·Papua New Guinea
  • Lolobau
    Distance: 187 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 878 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Witori
    Distance: 205 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 724 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·Papua New Guinea

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