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M3.5 Depth: 18.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near NEAR N COAST OF NEW GUINEA, PNG. (Papua New Guinea)

UTC time: 2025-08-08 23:37:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 8, 2025 at 23:37 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near NEAR N COAST OF NEW GUINEA, PNG. (Papua New Guinea). With a focal depth of about 18 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.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
18.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-08 23:37:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Papua New Guinea
City
Sandaun
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.68000, 141.21000
Temperature
27.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18 km
Shallow
18 km
18 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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