Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 7.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sandaun · Amanab District
Country overviewPapua New Guinea · Sandaun
M3.2 Earthquake near Amanab District, Sandaun (Papua New Guinea)
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About this earthquake
On June 30, 2026 at 17:12 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Amanab District, Sandaun (Papua New Guinea). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 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
b28c5874c424fa6f76802d6e4012fe2e37e286f3
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-30 17:12:05 UTC
Local time
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State
City
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.81000,
141.68000
Temperature
19.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
7 km
7 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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