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M4.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near NEW IRELAND REGION, P.N.G.

UTC time: 2026-02-08 00:57:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 8, 2026 at 00:57 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near NEW IRELAND REGION, P.N.G.. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-08 00:57:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-5.92940, 153.69740
Temperature
29.2°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

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  • Bagana
    Distance: 167 km ·Lava cone ·Elevation: 1'855 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Billy Mitchell
    Distance: 170 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'544 m ·Last eruption: 1580 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Takuan Group
    Distance: 219 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 2'210 m ·Papua New Guinea
  • Loloru
    Distance: 222 km ·Compound ·Elevation: 1'887 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Rabaul
    Distance: 251 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 688 m ·Last eruption: 2014 ·Papua New Guinea

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