Magnitude
M4.3
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
179 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
M4.3 Earthquake near 179 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
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About this earthquake
On April 7, 2025 at 15:18 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near 179 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea. With a focal depth of about 10 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
c5d366d332a24abdb09e27877fd11bffd9bcb944
Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-04-07 15:18:28 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-6.26310,
151.59090
Depth profile
Shallow
10 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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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