Magnitude
M2.7
- Depth
- 28.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sandaun · Vanimo District
Country overviewPapua New Guinea · Sandaun
M2.7 Earthquake near Vanimo District, Sandaun (Papua New Guinea)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Vanimo District, Sandaun (Papua New Guinea) on April 30, 2026 at 18:07 UTC. With a focal depth of about 28 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
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Details
ID
32243ee6f2550c8d4ee686249f887db858047fbf
Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
28.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-30 18:07:20 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.15000,
141.46000
Depth profile
Shallow
28 km
28 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 ≥ 2.0 · 69 Catalogue entries
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