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M3.0 Depth: 9.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near North Fly District, Western (Papua New Guinea)

UTC time: 2026-02-15 18:36:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 15, 2026 at 18:36 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near North Fly District, Western (Papua New Guinea). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 km
9 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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