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M3.9 Depth: 11.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near NEW GUINEA, PAPUA NEW GUINEA (Papua New Guinea)

UTC time: 2025-06-28 20:54:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near NEW GUINEA, PAPUA NEW GUINEA (Papua New Guinea) on June 28, 2025 at 20:54 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 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.

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Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
11.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-28 20:54:07 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Papua New Guinea
City
East Sepik
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-4.13000, 142.29000
Temperature
18.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11 km
Shallow
11 km
11 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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