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M3.5 Depth: 21.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near NEW GUINEA, PAPUA NEW GUINEA (Papua New Guinea)

UTC time: 2025-05-17 02:14:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 17, 2025 at 02:14 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near NEW GUINEA, PAPUA NEW GUINEA (Papua New Guinea). With a focal depth of about 21 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
21.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-17 02:14:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Papua New Guinea
City
Sandaun
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.62000, 141.31000
Temperature
32.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21 km
Shallow
21 km
21 km — shallower than the regional average (85.3 km)
Regional average: 85.3 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

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