Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 119.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sandaun · Rawei
Country overviewPapua New Guinea · Sandaun
M3.6 Earthquake near Rawei, Sandaun (Papua New Guinea)
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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.
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Details
ID
8920781ab30b9ab860bd63a815a46f9436249dac
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
119.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-20 13:06:39 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Rawei
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.83000,
141.37000
Temperature
22.5°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
119 km
119 km — deeper than the regional average (80.5 km)
Regional average: 80.5 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Sandaun
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 50 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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