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M4.3 Depth: 12.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near NEW GUINEA, PAPUA NEW GUINEA

UTC time: 2026-03-29 14:08:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 29, 2026 at 14:08 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near NEW GUINEA, PAPUA NEW GUINEA. With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-29 14:08:45 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.34000, 141.58000
Temperature
25.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 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

  • Kadovar
    Distance: 335 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 365 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Blup Blup
    Distance: 336 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 402 m ·Papua New Guinea
  • Bam
    Distance: 361 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 685 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Papua New Guinea
  • Manam
    Distance: 392 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'807 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Papua New Guinea

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