Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 167.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Western
Country overviewPapua New Guinea
M3.5 Earthquake near NEW GUINEA, PAPUA NEW GUINEA (Papua New Guinea)
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About this earthquake
On July 23, 2025 at 15:45 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near NEW GUINEA, PAPUA NEW GUINEA (Papua New Guinea). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 167 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Papua New Guinea: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.
Details
ID
ecdb1bdaed1ed75ba9a55e74844dc52951396978
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
167.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-23 15:45:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-5.87000,
142.48000
Temperature
24.9°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
167 km
167 km — deeper than the regional average (80.7 km)
Regional average: 80.7 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Papua New Guinea
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 307 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
607
Country (24h)
Papua New Guinea
2