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M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G.

UTC time: 2025-09-07 10:38:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G. on September 7, 2025 at 10:38 UTC. 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 event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-07 10:38:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-7.08480, 150.36410
Temperature
27.7°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

  • Witori
    Distance: 169 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 724 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Lolo
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  • Sulu Range
    Distance: 187 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 610 m ·Papua New Guinea
  • Krummel-Garbuna-Welcker
    Distance: 189 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 564 m ·Last eruption: 2008 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Garua Harbour
    Distance: 201 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 565 m ·Papua New Guinea
  • Hargy
    Distance: 211 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'148 m ·Last eruption: 950 ·Papua New Guinea

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