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M3.4 Depth: 8.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near NEW GUINEA, PAPUA NEW GUINEA (Papua New Guinea)

UTC time: 2025-12-12 11:42:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near NEW GUINEA, PAPUA NEW GUINEA (Papua New Guinea) on December 12, 2025 at 11:42 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-12 11:42:11 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Papua New Guinea
City
Sandaun
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.27000, 141.09000
Temperature
24.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
8 km — shallower than the regional average (81.9 km)
Regional average: 81.9 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

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