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M3.1 Depth: 12.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Vanimo District, Sandaun (Papua New Guinea)

UTC time: 2026-02-15 10:39:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 15, 2026 at 10:39 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Vanimo District, Sandaun (Papua New Guinea). With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 km
12 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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