Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sandaun
Country overviewPapua New Guinea
M3.9 Earthquake near NEW GUINEA, PAPUA NEW GUINEA (Papua New Guinea)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near NEW GUINEA, PAPUA NEW GUINEA (Papua New Guinea) on May 3, 2025 at 09:57 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Papua New Guinea: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.
Details
ID
d5fd4b1f2dd752f5d7659da76d7edaf26afc7369
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-03 09:57:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.17000,
141.30000
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (79.7 km)
Regional average: 79.7 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
-
Manam Activity reported
Sandaun
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 50 Catalogue entries
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