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M4.9 Depth: 104.5 km

M4.9 Earthquake near New Ireland region

UTC time: 2026-04-24 07:26:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 24, 2026 at 07:26 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near New Ireland region. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 105 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by ISC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
104.5 km
UTC time
2026-04-24 07:26:28 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
isc
Coordinates
-4.56300, 153.57700
Temperature
28.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 104.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 104.5 km
Intermediate
104.5 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

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  • Billy Mitchell
    Distance: 249 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'544 m ·Last eruption: 1580 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Bagana
    Distance: 251 km ·Lava cone ·Elevation: 1'855 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Ulawun
    Distance: 255 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'334 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Papua New Guinea

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