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Papua New Guinea · East Sepik

M3.5 Earthquake near Ambunti-Drekikier District, East Sepik (Papua New Guinea)

UTC time: 2026-02-14 11:56:31 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
162.0 km
Source
EMSC

East Sepik · Ambunti-Drekikier District

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Ambunti-Drekikier District, East Sepik (Papua New Guinea) on February 14, 2026 at 11:56 UTC. At around 162 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 162 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 162 km
Intermediate
162 km
162 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.

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    Distance: 471 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'839 m ·Last eruption: 1979 ·Papua New Guinea

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 307 Catalogue entries

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