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M4.9 Depth: 94.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Oum, East Sepik (Papua New Guinea)

UTC time: 2026-06-06 04:27:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 6, 2026 at 04:27 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Oum, East Sepik (Papua New Guinea). At around 94 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 94 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 94 km
Intermediate
94 km
94 km — close to the regional average (85.3 km)
Regional average: 85.3 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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