M4.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near 201 km SW of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea (Papua New Guinea)

UTC time: 2025-10-28 18:07:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near 201 km SW of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea (Papua New Guinea) on October 28, 2025 at 18:07 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 USGS.

Details

Magnitude

M4.5

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-28 18:07:21 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Papua New Guinea

City

Madang

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-3.37850, 146.04750

Temperature

28.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (85 km)

Regional average: 85 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

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