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M4.4 Depth: 146.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near NEW GUINEA, PAPUA NEW GUINEA (Papua New Guinea)

UTC time: 2025-12-22 23:48:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 22, 2025 at 23:48 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near NEW GUINEA, PAPUA NEW GUINEA (Papua New Guinea). At around 146 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
146.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-22 23:48:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Papua New Guinea
City
Sandaun
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-5.32000, 142.22000
Temperature
23.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 146 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 146 km
Intermediate
146 km
146 km — deeper than the regional average (81.9 km)
Regional average: 81.9 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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