M 4.9 - 187 km SW of Kavieng, Papua New Guinea
December 18, 2007 at 13:57:07 UTC
Depth: 44.00 km (Shallow)
Key Takeaway
This light earthquake (M4.9) occurred 18 years ago near 187 km SW of Kavieng, Papua New Guinea, at a depth of 44.00 km (shallow).
Light
PAGER Alert
Tsunami
Felt Reports
Event Details
| Magnitude | 4.9 mwc |
| Depth | 44.00 km (Shallow) |
| Location | -3.6180S, 149.4710E |
| Tsunami Warning | No |
| Significance | 369 / 3000 |
| Status | Reviewed |
| Network | us |
| USGS Event Page | View on USGS → |
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the magnitude of this earthquake?
This earthquake had a magnitude of 4.9, classified as "Light". Light earthquakes produce noticeable shaking but rarely cause damage.
How deep was this earthquake?
This earthquake occurred at a depth of 44.00 km, classified as "Shallow". Shallow earthquakes tend to cause more damage at the surface because the energy has less distance to travel before reaching buildings and infrastructure.
Where exactly did this earthquake occur?
This earthquake occurred near 187 km SW of Kavieng, Papua New Guinea, at coordinates -3.6180S, 149.4710E. The location is determined by analyzing seismic wave arrival times at multiple monitoring stations.
Were there aftershocks associated with this event?
Aftershock data for this specific event can be explored by viewing nearby recent earthquakes listed below on this page. Aftershocks are smaller earthquakes that occur in the same area following a larger event, and they can continue for days, weeks, or even months depending on the original earthquake's magnitude.
What does the magnitude of this earthquake mean in practical terms?
A magnitude 4.9 earthquake is classified as "Light" — these are commonly felt by people indoors but rarely cause any significant damage.
Nearby Recent Earthquakes
175 km SSW of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea
18 years ago · 90.30 km deep
140 km E of Madang, Papua New Guinea
18 years ago · 194.50 km deep
149 km E of Madang, Papua New Guinea
18 years ago · 141.70 km deep
eastern New Guinea region, Papua New Guinea
18 years ago · 34.00 km deep
202 km SW of Kavieng, Papua New Guinea
18 years ago · 35.00 km deep
107 km N of Lae, Papua New Guinea
18 years ago · 53.00 km deep
90 km N of Lae, Papua New Guinea
18 years ago · 35.00 km deep
204 km SW of Kavieng, Papua New Guinea
18 years ago · 46.70 km deep
72 km N of Lae, Papua New Guinea
18 years ago · 63.50 km deep
122 km NNE of Finschhafen, Papua New Guinea
18 years ago · 182.80 km deep
More Earthquakes in Papua New Guinea
154 km SSW of Kavieng, Papua New Guinea
1 day ago · 10.00 km deep
112 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
2 days ago · 10.00 km deep
5 km NNW of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
1 week ago · 148.17 km deep
137 km SSW of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
1 week ago · 41.38 km deep
104 km NW of Alotau, Papua New Guinea
1 week ago · 10.00 km deep
13 km ESE of Madang, Papua New Guinea
1 week ago · 72.12 km deep
176 km ESE of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
1 week ago · 10.00 km deep
43 km S of Kimbe, Papua New Guinea
1 week ago · 99.03 km deep
More M4.0-5.0 Earthquakes
24 km WSW of Dompu, Indonesia
2 hours ago · 137.35 km deep
21 km ENE of Sallique, Peru
10 hours ago · 41.95 km deep
16 km SSE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia
18 hours ago · 79.51 km deep
2 km SSE of Santa María Ixhuatán, Guatemala
19 hours ago · 10.00 km deep
148 km SSE of Vilyuchinsk, Russia
19 hours ago · 35.00 km deep
17 km ESE of Manay, Philippines
21 hours ago · 80.55 km deep
northern Mid-Atlantic Ridge
23 hours ago · 10.00 km deep
61 km SSW of Ashkāsham, Afghanistan
1 day ago · 101.97 km deep
Data from the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program (ComCat). QuakeScan is not affiliated with the USGS. Event details may be updated as new data becomes available.