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M4.4 Depth: 28.0 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Mouri, Sandaun (Papua New Guinea)

UTC time: 2026-08-20 16:03:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 20, 2026 at 16:03 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near Mouri, Sandaun (Papua New Guinea). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 28 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 28 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 28 km
Shallow
28 km
28 km — shallower than the regional average (80.3 km)
Regional average: 80.3 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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