Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 116.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sandaun · Amanab District
Country overviewPapua New Guinea · Sandaun
M3.7 Earthquake near Amanab District, Sandaun (Papua New Guinea)
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About this earthquake
On February 2, 2026 at 16:18 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near Amanab District, Sandaun (Papua New Guinea). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 116 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
3c439fc92bd34a0f871691ccd3fa52e4cfed2f67
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
116.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-02 16:18:06 UTC
Local time
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State
City
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.90000,
141.42000
Temperature
21.3°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
116 km
116 km — deeper than the regional average (80.5 km)
Regional average: 80.5 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Sandaun
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 50 Catalogue entries
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