Magnitude
M4.9
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G.
M4.9 Earthquake near NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G.
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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.
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Details
ID
d7084ce7c60e5e01760b4b269a68e4f4104cce14
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
Depth profile
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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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