Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sandaun · Telefomin District
Country overviewPapua New Guinea · Sandaun
M3.8 Earthquake near Telefomin District, Sandaun (Papua New Guinea)
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About this earthquake
On April 11, 2026 at 19:54 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Telefomin District, Sandaun (Papua New Guinea). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
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Details
ID
1d00a4cdbfc3374a6f1cc89bebdab34a913e604b
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-11 19:54:56 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-5.06000,
141.79000
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 ≥ 3.0 · 50 Catalogue entries
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