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M4.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Aitape District, Sandaun (Papua New Guinea)

UTC time: 2026-01-29 17:09:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 29, 2026 at 17:09 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near Aitape District, Sandaun (Papua New Guinea). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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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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