Magnitude
M4.4
- Depth
- 28.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sandaun · Mouri
Country overviewPapua New Guinea · Sandaun
M4.4 Earthquake near Mouri, Sandaun (Papua New Guinea)
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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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Details
ID
af5684267ef6d3f8f7ac37f6ab144274b550b23f
Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
28.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-20 16:03:13 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Mouri
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.59000,
141.31000
Temperature
22.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
28 km
28 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
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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