Magnitude
M4.0
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sandaun
Country overviewPapua New Guinea
M4.0 Earthquake near NEW GUINEA, PAPUA NEW GUINEA (Papua New Guinea)
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About this earthquake
On August 27, 2025 at 20:14 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near NEW GUINEA, PAPUA NEW GUINEA (Papua New Guinea). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
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Details
ID
c0061f22da7773ad95d2cf7cd007ba9bf79f7b2f
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-27 20:14:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.09000,
141.08000
Temperature
26.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 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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