M5.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.0 Earthquake near New Britain region

UTC time: 2026-03-25 10:59:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.0 earthquake was recorded near New Britain region on March 25, 2026 at 10:59 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The data is provided by ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M5.0

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-03-25 10:59:34 UTC

Local time

—

Country

—

Source

isc

Coordinates

-5.82000, 152.07400

Temperature

26.8°C

Map

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

Nearby population centers

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

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation

Kokopo165.6 kmN26'273

Port Moresby678.0 kmSW283'733

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Volcanoes nearby

Bamus

Distance: 116 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'248 m ·Last eruption: 1886 ·Papua New Guinea
Ulawun

Distance: 119 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'334 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Papua New Guinea
Hargy

Distance: 121 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'148 m ·Last eruption: 950 ·Papua New Guinea
Sulu Range

Distance: 130 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 610 m ·Papua New Guinea
Lolobau

Distance: 143 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 878 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Papua New Guinea
Witori

Distance: 175 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 724 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·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 eventM4.3

M4.32026-04-19 12:03:43 UTC118.5 kmNEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G.

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#52

Earlier events M≥4227

Earlier events M≥575

Compared since2025-01-01

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

Strongest earlier events

M6.92025-04-04 20:04:38 UTC76.8 km181 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea M6.52025-04-04 20:04:39 UTC54.8 km194 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea M5.72025-12-21 05:25:23 UTC38.6 kmNew Britain Region, Papua New Guinea M5.52025-04-12 03:47:24 UTC120.8 kmNew Ireland M5.52025-12-21 23:07:27 UTC59.0 kmNEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G.

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

692

Country (24h)

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