Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 12.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sandaun · Vanimo District
Country overviewPapua New Guinea · Sandaun
M3.1 Earthquake near Vanimo District, Sandaun (Papua New Guinea)
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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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Details
ID
bc30bccc8766f135e60554ac14b225ac956520eb
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-15 10:39:48 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.16000,
141.28000
Temperature
26.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
12 km
12 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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