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M4.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G.

UTC time: 2025-09-21 01:34:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G. on September 21, 2025 at 01:34 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-21 01:34:06 UTC
Local time
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Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-5.63180, 152.17070
Temperature
29.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
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

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    Distance: 113 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'334 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Bamus
    Distance: 115 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'248 m ·Last eruption: 1886 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Hargy
    Distance: 123 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'148 m ·Last eruption: 950 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Sulu Range
    Distance: 137 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 610 m ·Papua New Guinea
  • Lolobau
    Distance: 137 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 878 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Rabaul
    Distance: 154 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 688 m ·Last eruption: 2014 ·Papua New Guinea

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