Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 43.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sandaun · Dioru
Country overviewPapua New Guinea · Sandaun
M3.4 Earthquake near Dioru, Sandaun (Papua New Guinea)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Dioru, Sandaun (Papua New Guinea) on May 14, 2026 at 07:26 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 43 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
a3a31347a15a5cc75fb854c7f3c6733d47ff40ac
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
43.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-14 07:26:12 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Dioru
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.87000,
141.25000
Temperature
20.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
43 km
43 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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