Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 12.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sandaun · Senagi
Country overviewPapua New Guinea · Sandaun
M3.3 Earthquake near Senagi, Sandaun (Papua New Guinea)
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About this earthquake
On June 26, 2026 at 16:08 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Senagi, Sandaun (Papua New Guinea). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
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Details
ID
5db2a37269f8e6cd640bd98bf47eb5687d02b728
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-26 16:08:38 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Senagi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.70000,
141.22000
Temperature
21.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
12 km
12 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
Volcanoes nearby
Sandaun
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 50 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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