Magnitude
M4.5
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
176 km SSE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
M4.5 Earthquake near 176 km SSE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
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About this earthquake
On January 27, 2025 at 18:08 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near 176 km SSE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
dc30d5bc66d890a10a06891e522fa2d4e2f04bf9
Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-01-27 18:08:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-5.82170,
152.86500
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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