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M3.8 Depth: 12.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near NEW GUINEA, PAPUA NEW GUINEA (Papua New Guinea)

UTC time: 2025-12-25 09:22:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 25, 2025 at 09:22 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near NEW GUINEA, PAPUA NEW GUINEA (Papua New Guinea). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-25 09:22:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Papua New Guinea
City
Sandaun
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.14000, 141.40000
Temperature
27.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 km
12 km — shallower than the regional average (81.9 km)
Regional average: 81.9 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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