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M4.9 Depth: 39.4 km

M4.9 Earthquake near 156 km SW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea

UTC time: 2025-11-16 16:37:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near 156 km SW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea on November 16, 2025 at 16:37 UTC. With a focal depth of about 39 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
39.4 km
UTC time
2025-11-16 16:37:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-7.38690, 154.55650
Temperature
28.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 39.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 39.4 km
Shallow
39.4 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

  • Loloru
    Distance: 152 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'887 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Bagana
    Distance: 156 km ·Lava cone ·Elevation: 1'855 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Takuan Group
    Distance: 157 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 2'210 m ·Papua New Guinea
  • Billy Mitchell
    Distance: 162 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'544 m ·Last eruption: 1580 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Balbi
    Distance: 171 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'715 m ·Papua New Guinea
  • Simbo
    Distance: 239 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 335 m ·Last eruption: 1910 ·Solomon Islands

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