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M4.2 Depth: 18.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Yauri, Sandaun (Papua New Guinea)

UTC time: 2026-08-28 08:56:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Yauri, Sandaun (Papua New Guinea) on August 28, 2026 at 08:56 UTC. With a focal depth of about 18 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18 km
Shallow
18 km
18 km — shallower than the regional average (81.8 km)
Regional average: 81.8 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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