M4.0 Depth: 27.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Mouri, Sandaun (Papua New Guinea)

UTC time: 2026-08-25 18:16:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Mouri, Sandaun (Papua New Guinea) on August 25, 2026 at 18:16 UTC. With a focal depth of about 27 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

27.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-25 18:16:09 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Papua New Guinea

State

Sandaun

City

Mouri

County

Vanimo-Green River District

Village

Mouri

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-3.60000, 141.30000

Temperature

22.2°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

27 km

27 km — shallower than the regional average (80.2 km)

Regional average: 80.2 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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