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M4.9 Depth: 48.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near EASTERN NEW GUINEA REG., P.N.G. (Papua New Guinea)

UTC time: 2025-10-06 17:11:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 6, 2025 at 17:11 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near EASTERN NEW GUINEA REG., P.N.G. (Papua New Guinea). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 48 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
48.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-06 17:11:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Papua New Guinea
City
Oro
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-8.09040, 148.46760
Temperature
26.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 48 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 48 km
Shallow
48 km
48 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

  • Hydrographers Range
    Distance: 102 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'915 m ·Papua New Guinea
  • Lamington
    Distance: 102 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'680 m ·Last eruption: 1956 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Managlase Plateau
    Distance: 111 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'342 m ·Papua New Guinea
  • Victory
    Distance: 140 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'832 m ·Last eruption: 1935 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Sessagara Hills
    Distance: 178 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 493 m ·Last eruption: 1944 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Goodenough
    Distance: 241 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 220 m ·Papua New Guinea

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