Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sandaun · Wagu
Country overviewPapua New Guinea · Sandaun
M3.2 Earthquake near Wagu, Sandaun (Papua New Guinea)
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About this earthquake
On March 22, 2026 at 08:54 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Wagu, Sandaun (Papua New Guinea). 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.
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Details
ID
7ab5753ab77637a2b6b522e5a2059868b8e9a815
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-22 08:54:36 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Wagu
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.99000,
141.60000
Temperature
23.4°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 ≥ 3.0 · 50 Catalogue entries
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