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M3.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Ambunti District, East Sepik (Papua New Guinea)

UTC time: 2026-02-13 17:33:48 UTC Local time: —

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.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (81.9 km)
Regional average: 81.9 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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