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M4.7 Earthquake — New Britain Region, P.n.g.
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Magnitude 4.7 earthquake in New Britain Region, P.n.g., reported by EMSC.
Measurements
| Magnitude | M4.7 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 10.0 km |
| Coordinates | -5.6049, 151.8407 |
| Region | New Britain Region, P.n.g. |
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Earthquake data courtesy of EMSC
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Not rated by source. European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre does not publish a severity for this; the level shown is our own classification.
View original reportAlso reported by: USGS
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Source updated 20 hours ago (Oct 18, 2026 22:35 UTC) · we last heard from European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre 21 seconds ago
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