Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 16.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sandaun · Vanimo District
Country overviewPapua New Guinea · Sandaun
M3.5 Earthquake near Vanimo District, Sandaun (Papua New Guinea)
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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.
Details
ID
1d7b41f97f456e00f672b70dfdf3e799018022e0
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-24 09:37:46 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.79000,
141.88000
Temperature
26.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
16 km
16 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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