4.9
33 km ESE of Lae, Papua New Guinea
2026-04-04 10:48:43 UTC (21 hours ago)
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Earthquake Details
Magnitude
4.9 mb
Depth
71.2 km
Intermediate
Location
-6.7879°N
147.2957°E
147.2957°E
Technical Information
Event ID
us6000smjk
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
369
Stations Used
42
Azimuthal Gap
40.0°
Min Station Distance
2.603°
RMS Residual
0.69 sec
Last Updated
2026-04-04 11:02:49 UTC
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.9 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Intermediate depth (71.2 km): Intermediate-depth earthquake.
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