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M3.6 Depth: 119.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Rawei, Sandaun (Papua New Guinea)

UTC time: 2026-01-20 13:06:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 20, 2026 at 13:06 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Rawei, Sandaun (Papua New Guinea). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 119 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
119.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-20 13:06:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Papua New Guinea
State
Sandaun
City
Rawei
County
Amanab District
Village
Rawei
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.83000, 141.37000
Temperature
22.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 119 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 119 km
Intermediate
119 km
119 km — deeper than the regional average (81.9 km)
Regional average: 81.9 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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