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M3.9 Depth: 13.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near NEAR N COAST OF NEW GUINEA, PNG.

UTC time: 2026-03-21 10:35:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 21, 2026 at 10:35 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near NEAR N COAST OF NEW GUINEA, PNG.. With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
13.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-21 10:35:28 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.98000, 141.41000
Temperature
26.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13 km
Shallow
13 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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