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M4.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Papua New Guinea Region (Papua New Guinea)

UTC time: 2025-11-22 19:11:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 22, 2025 at 19:11 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near Papua New Guinea Region (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 data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-22 19:11:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Papua New Guinea
City
Milne Bay
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-9.35000, 149.89000
Temperature
27.9°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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Goodenough
    Distance: 39 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 220 m ·Papua New Guinea
  • Iamalele
    Distance: 72 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 194 m ·Papua New Guinea
  • Sessagara Hills
    Distance: 87 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 493 m ·Last eruption: 1944 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Victory
    Distance: 91 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'832 m ·Last eruption: 1935 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Dawson Strait Group
    Distance: 113 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1350 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Hydrographers Range
    Distance: 171 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'915 m ·Papua New Guinea

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