Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 47.9 km
- Source
- USGS
Morobe
Country overviewPapua New Guinea
M4.3 Earthquake near 40 km N of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea (Papua New Guinea)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near 40 km N of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea (Papua New Guinea) on December 25, 2025 at 21:33 UTC. With a focal depth of about 48 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 event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
c269a220b70f1ac3fec6c6ce90bf43ce1021c9bc
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
47.9 km
UTC time
2025-12-25 21:33:26 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-6.19290,
147.84850
Temperature
28.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
47.9 km
47.9 km — shallower than the regional average (80.5 km)
Regional average: 80.5 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
-
Langila Activity reported
Morobe
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 40 Catalogue entries
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