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M2.7 Depth: 28.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Yako, Sandaun (Papua New Guinea)

UTC time: 2026-04-16 23:12:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 16, 2026 at 23:12 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Yako, Sandaun (Papua New Guinea). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 28 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 28 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 28 km
Shallow
28 km
28 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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