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M2.7 Depth: 28.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-04-30 18:07:20 UTC Local time: —

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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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 (85 km)
Regional average: 85 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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