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M4.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near NEW BRITAIN REGION, P.N.G.

UTC time: 2025-05-19 16:59:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 19, 2025 at 16:59 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near NEW BRITAIN 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
M4.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-19 16:59:32 UTC
Local time
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Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-6.32850, 152.08080
Temperature
28.3°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

  • Hargy
    Distance: 155 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'148 m ·Last eruption: 950 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Sulu Range
    Distance: 156 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 610 m ·Papua New Guinea
  • Bamus
    Distance: 157 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'248 m ·Last eruption: 1886 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Ulawun
    Distance: 165 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'334 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Lolobau
    Distance: 187 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 878 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Witori
    Distance: 192 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 724 m ·Last eruption: 2012 ·Papua New Guinea

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