Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sandaun · Ibagum
Country overviewPapua New Guinea · Sandaun
M2.9 Earthquake near Ibagum, Sandaun (Papua New Guinea)
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About this earthquake
On June 21, 2026 at 13:57 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Ibagum, Sandaun (Papua New Guinea). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
12d6907a1e074587365e81d0de387b0bca3b9de0
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-21 13:57:45 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Ibagum
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.56000,
141.21000
Temperature
21.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (80.5 km)
Regional average: 80.5 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
Sandaun
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 69 Catalogue entries
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