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M4.9 Depth: 71.2 km

M4.9 Earthquake near EASTERN NEW GUINEA REG., P.N.G.

UTC time: 2026-04-04 10:48:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 4, 2026 at 10:48 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near EASTERN NEW GUINEA REG., P.N.G.. At around 71 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
71.2 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 10:48:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-6.78790, 147.29570
Temperature
26.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 71.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 71.2 km
Intermediate
71.2 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Umboi
    Distance: 148 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'335 m ·Papua New Guinea
  • Long Island
    Distance: 165 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'263 m ·Last eruption: 1993 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Ritter Island
    Distance: 168 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 75 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Sakar
    Distance: 176 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 947 m ·Papua New Guinea
  • Langila
    Distance: 188 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'330 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Hankow Reef
    Distance: 221 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -5 m ·Papua New Guinea

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