Papua New Guinea · Sandaun

M3.3 Earthquake near Lumi District, Sandaun (Papua New Guinea)

UTC time: 2026-06-02 22:17:12 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On June 2, 2026 at 22:17 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Lumi 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. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Details

ID
9321829431d0cc39ded0823d7c1901e81683870e
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-02 22:17:12 UTC
Local time
—
State
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.65000, 141.75000
Temperature
26.4°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
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

  • Distance: 315 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 365 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Papua New Guinea
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  • Bam
    Distance: 340 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 685 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Papua New Guinea
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  • Distance: 482 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'839 m ·Last eruption: 1979 ·Papua New Guinea

Sandaun

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 50 Catalogue entries

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