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M4.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Mapouna, Milne Bay (Papua New Guinea)

UTC time: 2026-02-25 17:44:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near Mapouna, Milne Bay (Papua New Guinea) on February 25, 2026 at 17:44 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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
M4.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-25 17:44:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Papua New Guinea
State
Milne Bay
City
Mapouna
County
Alotau District
Village
Mapouna
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-9.69090, 149.74290
Temperature
22.9°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

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    Distance: 92 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'832 m ·Last eruption: 1935 ·Papua New Guinea
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    Distance: 125 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 500 m ·Last eruption: 1350 ·Papua New Guinea
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