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M3.2 Depth: 14.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near NEAR N COAST OF NEW GUINEA, PNG.

UTC time: 2026-04-30 11:06:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 30, 2026 at 11:06 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near NEAR N COAST OF NEW GUINEA, PNG.. With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-30 11:06:51 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.51000, 141.10000
Temperature
26.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 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

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