Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 13.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sandaun
Country overviewPapua New Guinea
M3.2 Earthquake near NEW GUINEA, PAPUA NEW GUINEA (Papua New Guinea)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near NEW GUINEA, PAPUA NEW GUINEA (Papua New Guinea) on July 20, 2025 at 00:16 UTC. With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
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Details
ID
d1af5529c888500eede5437b7bf950a0bae19419
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
13.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-20 00:16:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.39000,
141.11000
Temperature
30.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
13 km
13 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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