Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sandaun · Amanab District
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M2.8 Earthquake near Amanab District, Sandaun (Papua New Guinea)
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About this earthquake
On February 20, 2026 at 19:58 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Amanab 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. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
677233dcf3e40f819a477042568485358b23a03a
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-20 19:58:17 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.48000,
141.57000
Temperature
25.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 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 ≥ 2.0 · 69 Catalogue entries
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