Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sandaun · Amanab District
Country overviewPapua New Guinea · Sandaun
M3.8 Earthquake near Amanab District, Sandaun (Papua New Guinea)
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About this earthquake
On January 28, 2026 at 06:55 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Amanab 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. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
9eac455fad719288e8303135f119a19315bb3d53
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-28 06:55:59 UTC
Local time
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State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.77000,
141.64000
Temperature
26.0°C
Depth profile
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
Sandaun
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 50 Catalogue entries
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