Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 11.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
East Sepik
Country overviewPapua New Guinea
M3.9 Earthquake near NEW GUINEA, PAPUA NEW GUINEA (Papua New Guinea)
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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
ID
2a0acd462e35c30265e32c63f30e7d7317b340ff
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
11.0 km
UTC time
2025-06-28 20:54:07 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-4.13000,
142.29000
Temperature
18.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
11 km
11 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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 307 Catalogue entries
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