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M2.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Vanimo, Sandaun (Papua New Guinea)

UTC time: 2026-07-26 07:44:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 26, 2026 at 07:44 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Vanimo, Sandaun (Papua New Guinea). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (80.8 km)
Regional average: 80.8 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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