Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 21.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sandaun
Country overviewPapua New Guinea
M3.5 Earthquake near NEW GUINEA, PAPUA NEW GUINEA (Papua New Guinea)
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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.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Papua New Guinea: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.
Details
ID
070b3670d75449cace889760d625aef7634fd2d2
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
21.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-17 02:14:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.62000,
141.31000
Temperature
32.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
21 km
21 km — shallower than the regional average (79.7 km)
Regional average: 79.7 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
Volcanoes nearby
-
Manam Activity reported
Sandaun
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 50 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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