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M3.5 Depth: 16.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Vanimo District, Sandaun (Papua New Guinea)

UTC time: 2026-04-24 09:37:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 24, 2026 at 09:37 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Vanimo District, Sandaun (Papua New Guinea). With a focal depth of about 16 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 event was recorded by EMSC.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16 km
Shallow
16 km
16 km — shallower than the regional average (81.9 km)
Regional average: 81.9 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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