Magnitude
M4.5
- Depth
- 143.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
East New Britain
Country overviewPapua New Guinea
M4.5 Earthquake near NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G. (Papua New Guinea)
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About this earthquake
On June 4, 2025 at 15:20 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G. (Papua New Guinea). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 143 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
cacc368d9ff5a2c9a375d9a450c6b0049aecdad1
Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
143.2 km
UTC time
2025-06-04 15:20:58 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-5.17220,
151.60010
Temperature
28.8°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
143.2 km
143.2 km — deeper than the regional average (80.5 km)
Regional average: 80.5 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
East New Britain
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 33 Catalogue entries
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