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M5.3 Depth: 104.9 km

M5.3 Earthquake near Semalu, New Ireland (Papua New Guinea)

UTC time: 2026-06-25 06:19:45 UTC Local time: —
M5.3 earthquake near Semalu on Jun 25, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.3 Earthquake near Semalu, New Ireland (Papua New Guinea) · 2026-06-25 06:19:45 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.3 earthquake was recorded near Semalu, New Ireland (Papua New Guinea) on June 25, 2026 at 06:19 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 105 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by RESIF.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 104.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 104.9 km
Intermediate
104.9 km
104.9 km — deeper than the regional average (81.9 km)
Regional average: 81.9 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Estimated impact

Green No or minimal impact expected.
Estimated population exposed
IV 289'633
1 Felt reports · max reported intensity 3.1

Ground shaking

V
Moderate · Intensity (MMI) V
Felt by all, slight damage possible.

Tectonic context

Located on the South Bismarck Plate.
Near the boundary North Bismarck ↔ South Bismarck · about 6 km away

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Kokopo43.2 kmW26'273
Port Moresby838.9 kmSW283'733

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Rabaul
    Distance: 51 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 688 m ·Last eruption: 2014 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Tavui
    Distance: 52 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 200 m ·Last eruption: -4946 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Ulawun
    Distance: 170 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'334 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Lolobau
    Distance: 180 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 878 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Bamus
    Distance: 188 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'248 m ·Last eruption: 1886 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Hargy
    Distance: 208 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'148 m ·Last eruption: 950 ·Papua New Guinea

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours0
First 24 hours0
First 72 hours0
Strongest subsequent eventM4.6
M4.62026-07-16 17:46:44 UTC77.6 kmNamatanai District

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#19
Earlier events M≥4122
Earlier events M≥554
Compared since2025-01-01

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M6.22025-04-12 03:47:13 UTC81.5 km M6.12025-04-12 03:47:09 UTC72.9 km105 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea M5.92025-08-07 16:33:59 UTC26.3 kmNew Britain Region, Papua New Guinea M5.92025-08-07 16:33:59 UTC28.5 kmNEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G. M5.92025-08-07 16:33:59 UTC28.4 km71 km E of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea

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