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M3.4 Depth: 8.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Bisiabru, Sandaun (Papua New Guinea)

UTC time: 2026-06-21 08:57:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 21, 2026 at 08:57 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Bisiabru, Sandaun (Papua New Guinea). With a focal depth of about 8 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 M5.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
8 km — shallower than the regional average (84.9 km)
Regional average: 84.9 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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