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M3.7 Depth: 105.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near NEW GUINEA, PAPUA NEW GUINEA (Papua New Guinea)

UTC time: 2025-09-23 02:42:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near NEW GUINEA, PAPUA NEW GUINEA (Papua New Guinea) on September 23, 2025 at 02:42 UTC. At around 105 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
105.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-23 02:42:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Papua New Guinea
City
Sandaun
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.69000, 141.04000
Temperature
31.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 105 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 105 km
Intermediate
105 km
105 km — deeper than the regional average (81.9 km)
Regional average: 81.9 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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