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M5.0 Depth: 53.4 km

M5.0 Earthquake near EASTERN NEW GUINEA REG., P.N.G. (Papua New Guinea)

UTC time: 2025-06-03 03:50:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.0 earthquake was recorded near EASTERN NEW GUINEA REG., P.N.G. (Papua New Guinea) on June 3, 2025 at 03:50 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 53 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Papua New Guinea: 4 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M5.0
Depth
53.4 km
UTC time
2025-06-03 03:50:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Papua New Guinea
City
Morobe
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-7.30910, 147.88160
Temperature
28.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 53.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 53.4 km
Shallow
53.4 km
53.4 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Lae117.4 kmNW76'255
Port Moresby254.1 kmS283'733

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Lamington
    Distance: 185 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'680 m ·Last eruption: 1956 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Umboi
    Distance: 191 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'335 m ·Papua New Guinea
  • Hydrographers Range
    Distance: 196 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'915 m ·Papua New Guinea
  • Ritter Island
    Distance: 201 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 75 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Managlase Plateau
    Distance: 203 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'342 m ·Papua New Guinea
  • Langila
    Distance: 207 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'330 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Papua New Guinea

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#2
Earlier events M≥421
Earlier events M≥53
Compared since2025-01-08

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M5.52025-04-13 03:48:23 UTC82.6 km46 km E of Lae, Papua New Guinea M5.02025-06-03 03:49:59 UTC17.3 kmPapua New Guinea Region M5.02025-03-15 16:28:36 UTC139.7 km60 km NNW of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea M4.82025-06-02 00:17:25 UTC67.9 kmPapua New Guinea Region M4.72025-06-02 00:17:25 UTC54.6 kmEASTERN NEW GUINEA REG., P.N.G.

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