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M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G.

UTC time: 2025-05-12 23:12:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2025 at 23:12 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G.. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-12 23:12:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-6.04990, 151.73200
Temperature
28.6°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

  • Hargy
    Distance: 106 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'148 m ·Last eruption: 950 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Sulu Range
    Distance: 107 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 610 m ·Papua New Guinea
  • Bamus
    Distance: 110 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'248 m ·Last eruption: 1886 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Ulawun
    Distance: 120 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'334 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Lolobau
    Distance: 141 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 878 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Witori
    Distance: 145 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 724 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·Papua New Guinea

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
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Country (24h)
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