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M3.4 Depth: 13.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Amanab District, Sandaun (Papua New Guinea)

UTC time: 2026-06-21 12:23:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Amanab District, Sandaun (Papua New Guinea) on June 21, 2026 at 12:23 UTC. With a focal depth of about 13 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Papua New Guinea: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13 km
Shallow
13 km
13 km — shallower than the regional average (84.9 km)
Regional average: 84.9 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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