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M3.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Vanimo, Sandaun (Papua New Guinea)

UTC time: 2026-04-28 20:59:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Vanimo, Sandaun (Papua New Guinea) on April 28, 2026 at 20:59 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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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