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M3.3 Depth: 12.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Senagi, Sandaun (Papua New Guinea)

UTC time: 2026-06-26 16:08:38 UTC Local time: —

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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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 km
12 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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