Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sandaun
Country overviewPapua New Guinea
M3.5 Earthquake near NEW GUINEA, PAPUA NEW GUINEA (Papua New Guinea)
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About this earthquake
On May 17, 2025 at 09:12 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near NEW GUINEA, PAPUA NEW GUINEA (Papua New Guinea). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
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Details
ID
3796d3d19980777c8a8bdf54ff03babc72895da4
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-17 09:12:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.17000,
141.24000
Temperature
27.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (83.2 km)
Regional average: 83.2 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
21 Sep 2025 – 21 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 51 Catalogue entries
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