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M5.0 Depth: 35.0 km

M5.0 Earthquake near NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G. (Papua New Guinea)

UTC time: 2025-09-01 08:58:25 UTC Local time: —
M5.0 earthquake near West New Britain on Sep 1, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.0 Earthquake near NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G. (Papua New Guinea) · 2025-09-01 08:58:25 UTC

About this earthquake

On September 1, 2025 at 08:58 UTC, a magnitude M5.0 earthquake occurred near NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G. (Papua New Guinea). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M5.0
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-01 08:58:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Papua New Guinea
City
West New Britain
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-6.36460, 149.32940
Temperature
26.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 km
35 km — shallower than the regional average (81.9 km)
Regional average: 81.9 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Kimbe127.2 kmNE18'847
Port Moresby421.1 kmSW283'733

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Krummel-Garbuna-Welcker
    Distance: 131 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 564 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Langila
    Distance: 137 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'330 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Garua Harbour
    Distance: 144 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 565 m ·Papua New Guinea
  • Bola
    Distance: 157 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'116 m ·Papua New Guinea
  • Witori
    Distance: 158 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 724 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Ritter Island
    Distance: 164 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 75 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Papua New Guinea

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours1
First 24 hours1
First 72 hours4
Strongest subsequent eventM5.0
M5.02025-09-01 08:58:27 UTC5.5 kmNew Britain Region, Papua New Guinea M4.82025-09-02 20:04:47 UTC126.0 km120 km SE of Kandrian, Papua New Guinea M4.72025-09-02 20:04:51 UTC119.8 kmNew Britain Region, Papua New Guinea M4.72025-09-03 00:21:30 UTC99.3 kmNEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G. M4.82025-09-07 10:38:40 UTC139.5 kmNEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G.

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#4
Earlier events M≥430
Earlier events M≥57
Compared since2025-01-08

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M5.22025-03-27 19:42:56 UTC70.1 km51 km ESE of Kandrian, Papua New Guinea M5.12025-06-13 11:26:46 UTC46.7 kmNew Britain Region, Papua New Guinea M5.12025-05-01 10:42:42 UTC140.1 kmNew Britain Region, Papua New Guinea M5.02025-06-13 11:26:45 UTC51.5 kmNEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G. M5.02025-06-13 11:26:44 UTC48.3 km25 km N of Kandrian, Papua New Guinea

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