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M2.9 Depth: 130.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near NEAR N COAST OF NEW GUINEA, PNG. (Papua New Guinea)

UTC time: 2025-12-13 19:59:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near NEAR N COAST OF NEW GUINEA, PNG. (Papua New Guinea) on December 13, 2025 at 19:59 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 130 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
130.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-13 19:59:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Papua New Guinea
City
Sandaun
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-2.46000, 141.75000
Temperature
28.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 130 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 130 km
Intermediate
130 km
130 km — deeper than the regional average (81.9 km)
Regional average: 81.9 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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