Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
East Sepik · Ambunti District
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M3.5 Earthquake near Ambunti District, East Sepik (Papua New Guinea)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Ambunti District, East Sepik (Papua New Guinea) on February 13, 2026 at 17:33 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
49a9d338c764d0458d3fb4f9ffe2fabefa9c0785
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-13 17:33:48 UTC
Local time
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-4.00000,
142.79000
Temperature
14.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (80.5 km)
Regional average: 80.5 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 307 Catalogue entries
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