M4.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Papua New Guinea Region

UTC time: 2026-05-30 22:45:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Papua New Guinea Region on May 30, 2026 at 22:45 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-30 22:45:45 UTC

Local time

—

Country

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Source

gfz

Coordinates

-7.08000, 147.54000

Temperature

24.8°C

Map

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

Umboi

Distance: 170 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'335 m ·Papua New Guinea
Ritter Island

Distance: 185 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 75 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Papua New Guinea
Sakar

Distance: 195 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 947 m ·Papua New Guinea
Langila

Distance: 198 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'330 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Papua New Guinea
Long Island

Distance: 202 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'263 m ·Last eruption: 1993 ·Papua New Guinea
Lamington

Distance: 219 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'680 m ·Last eruption: 1956 ·Papua New Guinea

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

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Country (24h)

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