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M4.8 Depth: 81.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Brahman, Madang (Papua New Guinea)

UTC time: 2026-06-12 02:24:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Brahman, Madang (Papua New Guinea) on June 12, 2026 at 02:24 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 81 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ. Papua New Guinea: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 81 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 81 km
Intermediate
81 km
81 km — close to the regional average (85 km)
Regional average: 85 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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    Distance: 135 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'839 m ·Last eruption: 1979 ·Papua New Guinea
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  • Long Island
    Distance: 191 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'263 m ·Last eruption: 1993 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Bam
    Distance: 245 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 685 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Kadovar
    Distance: 254 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 365 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Papua New Guinea

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